Gain essential knowledge in psychopharmacology from Dr. Frank Anderson, focusing on integrating medication with psychotherapy for effective trauma and dissociation treatment.
This course is designed to equip mental health professionals with a robust understanding of psychopharmacology as it relates to trauma and dissociation. Dr. Frank Anderson, a leading expert in trauma and Internal Family Systems (IFS), guides participants through a nuanced approach to incorporating medication support into psychotherapy. The program emphasizes an integrative model, addressing the neurobiological effects of trauma and how various medications can mitigate dysregulation.
Target Audience: This course is ideal for a wide range of mental health professionals, including:
- Addiction Counselors
- Case Managers
- Counselors
- Marriage & Family Therapists
- Pharmacists
- Psychologists
- Other Mental Health Professionals
Main Learning Objectives & Content:
- Integrating Approaches: Learn to effectively combine psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic strategies.
- Medication Effects: Identify both the positive and negative impacts of various medications.
- Client Preparation: Develop skills to prepare clients for adding medication to their treatment plans.
- Neurobiology of Trauma: Understand how trauma impacts neurobiological processes and neurotransmitter dysregulation.
- Referral Assessment: Gain expertise in assessing clients for appropriate medication referrals.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Integration: Explore how the IFS model can be effectively utilized with medication interventions, understanding the role of “parts of self” in the process.
- Therapist’s Role: Define the therapist’s responsibilities in facilitating medication compliance and ethical considerations.
- Neuroscience and PTSD: Delve into the neuroscience and neurobiology of PTSD, including neural networks, fear response circuitry, and their disruption.
- Specific Medications: Learn about various neurotransmitters and the medications used to address related imbalances, particularly for mood and anxiety disorders often co-occurring with trauma.
- Enhancing Self-Compassion: Strategies for enhancing self-compassion and reducing defenses in clients receiving medication support.
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