JUST CE147 - Harm Reduction

A Framework for Change, Choice, and Control

Harm reduction is an approach to help people explore their relationship with substances and behaviors. It works to reduce and mitigate damage and pain, and offers strategies to increase and promote safety, choice, and control. Harm reduction moves away from traditional understandings of “addiction” as a disease, and responses that are based on assumed morality and abstinence, or fear and punishment.

This workshop explores the principles of harm reduction, how it works, and to whom it may apply. Participants will learn practical strategies for working with individuals, families, and communities within a harm reduction framework. This training will also explore how these concepts can be used in policy, procedure, and practice.

Course Registration Fee:
October 2nd- November 4th: Register early to access the 'Early Bird Special" course fee $309.00 + GST
November 5th- December 3rd: Course Fee $349.00 + GST

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course you will: 

  • Differentiate between traditional approaches to “addictions” and a harm reduction approach
  • List qualities and values needed to practice within a harm reduction model
  • Utilize a relational framework for working with a person’s use of substances and behaviours
  • Recognize the importance of your language as you connect with people
Who should enroll

This course is ideal for:

  • Professionals in healthcare, education, social services, and community organizations
  • Volunteers, peer supporters, and frontline workers
  • Supervisors, team leaders, and those in caregiving or support roles
  • Friends, family members, and community members who want to gain practical strategies to support using a harm reduction framework.
Duration and format

Duration 7hours 

Format In-person

Withdrawals and refunds
Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal fewer than 7 days prior to course start time: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90765 Face-to-face Synchronous Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
5
Cost: $309.00
Tax: $15.45
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face C1440 - 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - - - - -

* seats available are updated nightly

Note regarding courses with listed prerequisites: Depending on the circumstances, students may be granted permission from a program advisor or the course instructor to enrol for courses in which they do not have the specified prerequisites.

Please quote the Course Reference Number (CRN) when contacting registration.