Harm Reduction with High Risk Teens:

Why This Workshop is Vital for Your Practice?

In the current landscape of teen mental health and substance use, "just say no" is no longer a viable clinical strategy. This workshop moves beyond theory into the practical, ethical, and life-saving application of harm reduction.

• Bridging the Gap Between Safety and Trust: Learn how to maintain a strong therapeutic alliance with teens who aren't ready for abstinence, without compromising your ethical duty of care.

• Navigating High-Risk Adolescent Behaviors: We will dive deep into specific protocols for substance use, digital safety, and self-harm—equipping you with a "safety-first" framework that reduces shame and increases transparency.

• The Family System Pivot: Gain scripts and strategies to help parents move from "policing" to "partnering," reducing conflict at home and creating a supportive environment for long-term recovery.

• Ethics & Evidence-Based Practice: Review the latest MaMHCA-aligned standards. We’ll discuss how harm reduction actually accelerates the path to treatment by keeping clients engaged in the system rather than pushing them away.

• Interactive Case Studies: This isn't just a lecture. We will work through real-world scenarios common in private practice and community health settings to ensure you leave with a "Monday morning" plan.

• Investment - $75 - Includes: 90-minute live clinical intensive Harm Reduction Toolkit, and certificate for MaMHCA-pending CEUs.

Meet Your Facilitator: Charity Chaffee

Charity is a dedicated mental health advocate and specialist known for her grounded, compassionate approach to complex clinical issues. With a focus on bridging the gap between traditional therapy and modern crisis intervention, Charity has built a reputation for helping providers navigate the "grey areas" of teen mental health.

As the founder of Raising Vibrance and Teens Uncharted, she focuses on empowering clinicians to use harm reduction as a tool for connection rather than a last resort. Her mission is to ensure that every provider feels confident, competent, and ethically supported when working with high-risk populations.