Presented by Dr. Donna Ehlers 6 CE Hours
Workshop Description:
The workshop will be a
dynamic mix of didactic learning, interactive opportunities, and real client
presentations. Part I will include a comprehensive overview of the neuroscience
and practical application of psychopharmacology. Basic biochemistry, neural circuits,neuroanatomy
will be discussed in detail especially in relationship to psychotropic
medication. The most widely prescribed medications will be explored regarding
doses, risk/benefit profiles, side effect profiles, and specific targets of
symptom management. Medical monitoring of medication including laboratory
follow up will be addressed.
Part II of the
workshop will focus on practical application especially in terms of
Co-Occurring Disorders. We will review the benefits of an integrative approach to
care incorporating our discussions of the role of psychotropic medication
in holistic healing.
Finally we will
embrace the importance of healing on all levels of body, mind and spirit to
offer help to these complicated and challenging disorders.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of
this workshop, participates will be able to:
- Define the monoamine hypothesis of depression and the use of specific antidepressants to target specific symptomatology and the role of portfolios in medication regimen;
- Identify the role of various mood stabilizers especially whether they help in the manic or depressed phases of mood disorders;
- Outline the various uses of the Atypical Antipsychotics with Depression, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD and Borderline personality disorders;
- Identify the role, dangers and uses of anxiolytic medication and how they relate to problems in Gaba system and related neural circuits;
- Recognize the correlation of brain biochemistry, role of medication and tendency to self- medicate in certain populations leading to complicated co-occurring disorders;
- Recognize the importance of holistic care and an integrated approach to co-occurring disorders in order to achieve best outcome with healing of body, mind and spirit.
