Faculty

Cyndi Turner

LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Co-Founder & CEO
Insight Into Action Therapy & Insight Recovery Centers

Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC is the Co-Founder & CEO of Insight Into Action Therapy and Insight Recovery Centers. She is a harm reduction therapist who has been in the substance use disorder treatment field for over three decades. Cyndi is Co-Chair of Moderation Managment’s Board of Directors, qualified expert witness, clinical supervisor for licensure, field instructor for MSW students, therapist for players involved in the National Football League Program for Substances of Abuse, and nationally recognized trainer on alcohol moderation and harm reduction methods. She designed the Alcohol Moderation Assessment which predicts who may be a successful candidate for alcohol moderation. Cyndi is the author of numerous articles and three books including: The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation: Alternative Methods and Management Techniques and Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook.

2026 Sessions

Ethical Considerations for Harm Reduction Psychotherapy

<b>Session Description</b>: Harm reduction helps individuals reduce the consequences of risky behavior and is a proven, effective intervention. However, many clinicians fear the liability of working with someone who is making unhealthy, dangerous, and illegal choices. This presentation will describe Harm Reduction Psychotherapy’s (HRP) core concepts, how to use it in practice, and why it is a controversial topic. Referencing the Board of Social Work Standards for Practice Code of Ethics, Board of Counseling Regulations Standards of Practice, AMHCA Code of Ethics, and NADAAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics the presenters will role-play how they have managed the ethical challenges of practicing HRP. Participants will walk away with a clearer understanding of the ethical considerations in using HRP with individuals and groups as well as tangible tools to engage clients in individual and group sessions.

Presenter

Friday, October 09 10:15–11:45 AM
Room Oceana Ballroom D
Counseling Theory/Practice
Faculty

Craig James

LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Co-Founder & COO
Insight Recovery Centers & Insight Into Action Therapy

Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC has been treating substance use disorders for over thirty years. He is the Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer of Insight Into Action Therapy and Insight Recovery Centers with offices in Ashburn and Fairfax Virginia. Insight was recognized as the Loudoun County Health and Wellness and Small Business of the Year. He co-developed and implements the Dual Diagnosis Recovery Program, is a clinical supervisor for licensure, and is a nationally recognized trainer on alcohol moderation and harm reduction psychotherapy. He believes that because substance use occurs on a spectrum, there is no one sizes fits all approach. In addition to his experience working with those impacted by substance use disorders, Craig provides mental health and couples therapy. He belives in protecting our profession and serves on the executive board of the Virginia Association of Addiction Professionals.

Faculty

Cyndi Turner

LCSW, LSATP, MAC
Co-Founder & CEO
Insight Into Action Therapy & Insight Recovery Centers

Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC is the Co-Founder & CEO of Insight Into Action Therapy and Insight Recovery Centers. She is a harm reduction therapist who has been in the substance use disorder treatment field for over three decades. Cyndi is Co-Chair of Moderation Managment’s Board of Directors, qualified expert witness, clinical supervisor for licensure, field instructor for MSW students, therapist for players involved in the National Football League Program for Substances of Abuse, and nationally recognized trainer on alcohol moderation and harm reduction methods. She designed the Alcohol Moderation Assessment which predicts who may be a successful candidate for alcohol moderation. Cyndi is the author of numerous articles and three books including: The Clinician’s Guide to Alcohol Moderation: Alternative Methods and Management Techniques and Practicing Alcohol Moderation: A Comprehensive Workbook.

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