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Social Workintermediate$199
Harm Reduction for Social Work: A Comprehensive Guide
A comprehensive 10-module course on harm reduction principles, strategies, and practice for social workers. Covers the neuroscience of addiction, overdose prevention with naloxo...
Modules
10
Lessons
33
Duration
720 min
Enrolled
0
Price
$199
About
A comprehensive 10-module course on harm reduction principles, strategies, and practice for social workers. Covers the neuroscience of addiction, overdose prevention with naloxone, motivational interviewing, syringe service programs, MAT, stigma & language, special populations (youth, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, justice-involved), program design, policy advocacy, and practitioner self-care. Includes interactive charts, case studies, downloadable PDFs, video demonstrations, and rigorous assessments. Grounded in evidence, centered in social justice.
Topics
harm reductionsocial worksubstance usenaloxonemotivational interviewingopioid crisisMATsyringe servicesoverdose preventiontrauma-informed care
What You'll Learn
Define harm reduction and articulate its 8 core principles in the context of social work practice
Explain the neuroscience of addiction including the dopamine reward pathway and ACE-addiction connection
Demonstrate competency in overdose recognition and naloxone administration using the SAVE ME protocol
Apply Motivational Interviewing (OARS, DARN-CAT) in harm reduction conversations
Identify and implement evidence-based harm reduction tools including SSPs, MAT, and fentanyl test strips
Use person-first, non-stigmatizing language in all clinical documentation and interactions
Adapt harm reduction approaches for special populations including youth, pregnant persons, LGBTQ+, and justice-involved individuals
Design and evaluate a harm reduction program using logic models and KPIs
Advocate for harm reduction policy at the agency, local, and state levels using data-driven strategies
Develop and maintain a sustainable self-care practice to prevent compassion fatigue and burnout
Course Outline
Module 13 lessons
Foundations of Harm Reduction
tex
What Is Harm Reduction? History, Philosophy & Core Principles
vid
The Opioid Crisis: Understanding the Landscape
qui
Foundations Knowledge Check
Module 23 lessons
Neuroscience of Addiction & Substance Use
tex
The Brain Disease Model: Neuroscience of Addiction
vid
The Science of Addiction — NIDA Documentary
qui
Neuroscience & ACEs Assessment
Module 34 lessons
Harm Reduction Strategies & Tools
tex
The Harm Reduction Toolkit: Evidence-Based Interventions
vid
Naloxone Training — How to Save a Life
fil
Downloadable Resource: Harm Reduction Supply Guide (PDF)
qui
Harm Reduction Tools Quiz
Module 43 lessons
Motivational Interviewing for Harm Reduction
tex
Motivational Interviewing: The Heart of Harm Reduction Practice
vid
Motivational Interviewing Demonstration — Social Work Context
qui
MI Skills Assessment
Module 54 lessons
Overdose Prevention & Emergency Response
tex
Overdose Prevention: Recognition, Response & Recovery
vid
Naloxone Administration Training Video
fil
Downloadable: Overdose Response Quick-Reference Card (PDF)
qui
Overdose Response Assessment
Module 63 lessons
Stigma, Language & Ethical Practice
tex
Words Matter: Language, Stigma & Social Work Ethics
vid
How Language Shapes Addiction Treatment — Dr. Sarah Wakeman
qui
Stigma & Ethics Quiz
Module 73 lessons
Harm Reduction with Special Populations
tex
Tailoring Harm Reduction: Working with Diverse Populations
vid
Harm Reduction & Racial Justice — The Drug Policy Alliance
qui
Special Populations Assessment
Module 83 lessons
Designing & Implementing Harm Reduction Programs
tex
Building a Harm Reduction Program from the Ground Up
fil
Downloadable: Program Planning Template & Logic Model (PDF)
qui
Program Design Quiz
Module 93 lessons
Measuring Impact: Data, Evaluation & Policy Advocacy
tex
Measuring What Matters: Harm Reduction Outcomes & Advocacy
vid
Advocacy Skills for Social Workers — Policy Change Video
qui
Data & Advocacy Assessment
Module 104 lessons
Practitioner Wellness, Self-Care & Course Capstone
tex
Caring for the Caregiver: Preventing Burnout in Harm Reduction Work
vid
Preventing Compassion Fatigue in Social Work — TEDx
tex
Your Harm Reduction Practice Action Plan
qui
Final Comprehensive Assessment
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