Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Meets Motivational Interviewing
Time & Location
Jun 05, 2026, 8:00 AM – Jun 07, 2026, 4:00 PM
2014 Sawtelle Blvd, 2014 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
About the event
Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy Meets Motivational Interviewing
Join Ellenhorn for a comprehensive, three-day in-person clinical training in Los Angeles from June 5–7, 2026. This 17-hour intensive course provides an in-depth exploration of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy (IHRP) and its powerful synergy with Motivational Interviewing (MI).
About the Training
Led by industry pioneers, this training offers a flexible framework for meeting clients wherever they are in their change process. Participants will gain practical strategies and clinical grounding through a mix of lectures, case examples, and interactive role-plays.
Key learning areas include:
The Nine Therapeutic Tasks: A deep dive into the core components of IHRP.
Skill Integration: Learn to weave relational, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness strategies within a harm reduction frame.
Meaning-Making: Clarify the personal, relational, and social meanings behind problematic substance use.
Experiential Learning: Participate in real-time demonstrations, "real-plays," and small group exercises with supportive feedback.
Featured Speakers
Andrew Tatarsky, Ph.D.: Developer of Integrative Harm Reduction Psychotherapy and Psychoanalyst.
Dee-Dee Stout, MA: Director of Dee-Dee Stout Consulting and Adjunct Professor at The Wright Institute and University of San Francisco.
Ross Ellenhorn, Ph.D.: Founder and CEO of Ellenhorn.
Event Details
Date: Friday–Sunday, June 5–7, 2026.
Location: New Center For Psychoanalysis, 2014 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
Registration Fee: $1,200 (Reduced fees available).
Sponsors: Homeless Health Care Los Angeles, Resurface Group, and the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute.