Speaking Engagements
Keynote Speaker Services
Nationally recognized voices in harm reduction, alcohol moderation, and modern recovery care.
Insight Recovery Centers’ founders, Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC and Craig James, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, are nationally recognized speakers, trainers, and thought leaders in the field of behavioral health. Together, they have helped reshape how clinicians, educators, and organizations understand substance use, mental health, and harm reduction. Their work reflects nearly three decades of combined experience translating evidence-based treatment into practical, real-world application.
Engaging, Evidence-Based Speaking
Cyndi and Craig offer keynote presentations, clinical trainings, and continuing education events that are both research-driven and grounded in direct clinical practice. They are known for their ability to make complex behavioral health topics accessible, relevant, and immediately useful to diverse audiences — from treatment professionals and educators to policy makers and community leaders.
Their presentations move beyond theory to provide actionable strategies that help clinicians and organizations address today’s challenges in mental health and addiction treatment.
Presentation Topics
Cyndi and Craig offer keynotes, workshops, and CE trainings on topics including:
- Harm Reduction Psychotherapy: Core principles, ethical considerations, and practical applications in clinical work.
- Alcohol Moderation and the Spectrum of Use: Exploring alternatives to abstinence-only models, client suitability, and real-world implementation.
- Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders: Understanding the intersection of substance use and mental health, and designing integrated care.
- Clinical Ethics in Modern Behavioral Health: Applying professional codes to nuanced, real-world scenarios.
- Family Systems and Addiction: Practical tools for engaging families and repairing relationships.
- Leadership and Program Development in Behavioral Health: Building ethical, sustainable, and community-rooted treatment programs.
Training and Continuing Education
Both Cyndi and Craig are experienced CE presenters, approved clinical supervisors, and educators who have trained thousands of behavioral health professionals nationwide. They frequently partner with state and national associations, including the Virginia Association of Mental Health Counselors (VAMHCA), to provide continuing education on emerging practices in harm reduction and dual diagnosis care.
Their presentations meet CE standards and are adaptable for universities, treatment organizations, and professional conferences.
Why Book Insight’s Founders
- National Expertise: Leading voices in harm reduction, alcohol moderation, and integrative treatment.
- Clinical Credibility: Licensed, practicing clinicians with decades of hands-on experience.
- Educational Clarity: Known for presentations that balance science, ethics, and practical tools.
- Community Connection: Rooted in the real work of treating clients, not just lecturing about it.
- Recognized Thought Leadership: Authors of multiple publications and evidence-based frameworks used nationwide.
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
- October 24, 2025 — Virginia Association of Mental Health Counselors (VAMHCA) CE Event
- Understanding Harm Reduction Psychotherapy’s Core Concepts
- Navigating Ethical Challenges in Practice
- Applying HRP Tools Across the Stages of Change
- Understanding Harm Reduction Psychotherapy’s Core Concepts
Invite Cyndi Turner or Craig James to speak at your conference, university, or training event.
You can request a copy of their Speaker One Sheet for details on topics, formats, and availability.