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Handbook of by John D. Preston, John H. O'Neal, Mary C. Talaga and Bret A. Moore |
This
course meets the qualifications for 12 hours
of continuing education
This course introduces therapists to the art and science of psychopharmacology.
Learning Objectives:
The student will be able:
"Ultimately, loneliness, alienation, hopelessness, and demoralization are not to be cured with chemicals, but rather must be addressed in the arena of human contact and understanding. This is what psychotherapists do best. And, in collaboration with our medical psychiatric colleagues, we can make a real difference in the lives of our clients." John D. Preston, Psy.D
We will be discussing medications for
In these days of Managed Care and Brief Therapy, it is crucial for psychotherapists to understand the appropriate use of psychiatric medications. Most psychotropic prescriptions are written by the primary care physician in what is often a 10 minute office visit. There are fewer and fewer psychiatrists, so it is falling upon the psychotherapist to be more knowledgeable regarding medications.
With properly diagnosed individuals, psychotropic drugs can reduce human suffering and facilitate brief treatment. This course covers practical and applied issues regarding psychiatric medication treatment. The focus is on the non-medical therapist as collaborator with psychiatrists or primary care doctors in medical treatment (diagnosis, referral, and follow-up).
Specific topics include:
Additional topics cover patient education, how to monitor medication response, compliance issues, discontinuation and relapse prevention and integrating psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
This course meets the qualifications for 12 hours of continuing education
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John D. Preston, PsyD, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and author or coauthor of twenty books. He is professor emeritus of psychology at Alliant International University, and has also served on the faculty of the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He has lectured widely in the United States and abroad. He is the recipient of the Mental Health Association’s President’s Award for contributions to the mental health professions, and is a fellow of the American Psychological Association. Bret A. Moore, PsyD, ABPP, is a prescribing psychologist and board-certified clinical psychologist in San Antonio, Texas. He is vice chair of Boulder Crest Institute in Bluemont, VA, and founder of Military Psychology Consulting. Moore is on the faculty of Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Mexico State University, Alliant International University, Adler University and the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and teaches graduate courses in psychopharmacology, clinical medicine, and military psychology. Moore has authored and edited twenty books and dozens of book chapters and more than fifty peer-reviewed and professional articles. John H. O’Neal, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist who has been in private practice since 1977. He is past chief of the department of psychiatry at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. He is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the UC Davis School of Medicine, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He lectures on depression and psychopharmacology to mental health professionals, employee assistance programs, and the public. O’Neal received his master’s degree in clinical psychology from Harvard University, and a doctorate in medicine from the University of Washington. Mary C. Talaga, RPh, PhD, has been a pharmacist for thirty-nine years, with specialization in psychiatric pharmacy and pharmacy administration. She has extensive experience in health care, and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings. Over her career, she has contributed to the development of best practice guidelines, and has promoted collaborative care models. She has provided training and mentoring to health care professionals, and education to patients and consumers. |
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