Spend two action-packed days learning about the newest advances in;psychopharmacology and contemporary trends in medication management.;Sonata Bohen teaches psychopharmacology thoughtfully, with an emphasis;on the experience of the client. Sonata’s extensive 30 plus years of experience;and passion for clients, shines through in the detail and thoroughness of her;presentation.
Clients often only have a few minutes with their prescriber and require additional support. It;s vital that you are able to answer their questions,;help manage side effects and understand reactions. Designed for;counselors, nurses, psychotherapists, psychologists, and other mental health;professionals, Sonata provides the information you need in order to best help;your clients.;
This conference allows time for exploration of underrepresented areas,;including ADHD, sleep, eating, and substance use disorders. Take home;specialized guidelines for geriatrics, pregnant or nursing women, and clients;with chronic pain. Discuss how the DSM-5® has impacted prescribing;patterns and the use of psychotropics in newly defined diagnoses. In;addition to a general ‘nuts and bolts’ review of medications, you will examine;case examples, discuss medication controversies and how to effectively;collaborate with prescribing practitioners.
Sonata’s engaging presentation includes many take home “pearls” you can;use to teach your clients about their medications and how to protect them;from concerning, dangerous or adverse effects. You will find this conference;to have the most up to date medication information and how to use it most;effectively with your client