Psychopharmacology and Building Your Trauma Toolkit

October 7, 2022

Online Live Webinar: Real-Time, Interactive Training

Building
Your
Trauma Toolkit

Afternoon Session:

Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP

Morning Session Presenter

Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple

Bret A. Moore, Psy.D., ABPP is Vice Chair of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth and a clinical and prescribing psychologist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is a former active duty Army psychologist and completed two tours (27 months) in Iraq as a Clinical Psychologist and held the positions of Chief of Clinical Operations and Officer in Charge of Preventative services while deployed. He is the author and editor of 22 books, including Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Psychologists, Handbook of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists, Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopharmacology Made Simple, Treating PTSD in Military Personnel: A Clinical Handbook, The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook, Wheels Down: Adjusting to Life after Deployment, and Taking Control of Anxiety: Small Steps for Overcoming Worry, Stress, and Fear. In addition to writing dozens of book chapters and journal articles, Dr. Moore has written feature articles for a number of popular press publications to include Scientific American Mind, The New Republic, Psychology Today, and Military Times. Dr. Moore is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and recipient of the Charles S. Gersoni Military Psychology Award and the Arthur W. Melton Award for Early Career Achievement in Military Psychology from Division 19 and the Early Career Achievement Award in Public Service Psychology and the Peter J. N. Linnerooth National Service Award from Division 18 of APA. His views on clinical and military psychology have been quoted in USA Today, The New York Times, and The Boston Globe, and on CNN and Fox News. He has appeared on NPR, the BBC, and CBC.

Eva Chiriboga, PsyD

Afternoon Session Presenter

Building Your Trauma Toolkit

Dr. Eva Chiriboga is a licensed clinical psychologist in Maryland, Virginia, and DC. She has been working with trauma since 2009, beginning with her work at Sheppard Pratt Hospital on their Trauma Disorders unit. Since then, she got her Masters in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Trauma Studies from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia PA, and her doctoral degree from Long Island University Post, a small school in Long Island that focused on providing treatment for underserved populations. In the course of her career, Dr. Chiriboga has worked with 9/11 first responders, gang members, sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, as well as military veterans. Dr. Chiriboga’s breadth of training in trauma-focused treatment allows her to address trauma treatment from a transtheoretical perspective. She is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, EMDR and Prolonged Exposure, as well as psychodynamic treatments for trauma. Dr. Chiriboga is also a certified yoga teacher and has become versed in mind-body techniques for treating trauma.

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Dr. Chiriboga is the owner of Sanctuary at the Spring, a telehealth psychology practice.

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

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Non-prescribing therapists are crucial to the effective and safe use of psychiatric medications by their clients. In contrast to clinicians who focus primarily on medications, therapists generally spend more time with their clients and are more familiar with their history and current situation. They also tend to develop a greater rapport. And considering that most clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, and virtually every other psychiatric disorder receive pharmacological interventions, the non-prescribing therapist needs to understand how psychiatric medications work, their limitations and side effects, and how to help their clients maximize gains through increasing medication compliance. Upon completion of this workshop, attendees will understand the effective use of psychiatric medications, basic pharmacological and neurobiological principles as they relate to clinical psychopharmacology, and be in a better position to help clients maximize outcomes from medication therapy.

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​Course Level: Intermediate

Target Audience: Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, other mental health professionals

MORNING COURSE OBJECTIVES

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At the conclusion of the training attendees will be able to:

• Summarize the concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in clinical psychopharmacology.

• List the different reasons non-prescribers should understand clinical psychopharmacology.

• Describe the effective treatment of depressive disorders with psychotropic medications.

• Describe the effective treatment of anxiety disorders with psychotropic medications.

• Describe the effective treatment of psychotic disorders with psychotropic medications.

COURSE AGENDA
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Building
Your
Trauma Toolkit

Afternoon Session:

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

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Studies have found that 90% of mental health clients have experienced a traumatic event in their lives. As practitioners, we realize that providing trauma-informed treatment is an important part of our work. Even if treating trauma is not our primary clinical focus, it is necessary to feel confident in managing unexpected traumatic disclosures in session. 

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In this workshop, you’ll learn about trauma and its manifestations in neurobiology, emotions and behaviors. We’ll provide an overview of trauma-informed care and trauma-focused treatment, as well as the difference between the two. In addition, we’ll discuss practical techniques and tools to implement if a client unexpectedly discloses a trauma in session. By the end of this workshop, you will feel confident in identifying trauma, managing client reactions in session, and awareness of what to do next. 

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​Course Level: Intermediate

Target Audience: Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Addictions Counselors, other mental health professionals

AFTERNOON COURSE OBJECTIVES

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At the conclusion of the training attendees will be able to:

• Define DSM-5 TR Classification of Trauma & Stressor-related disorders, as well as common co-morbidities, including definition of a trauma and 5 clusters of PTSD.

• Describe trauma informed care and distinguish it from trauma-focused treatment.

• Apply trauma-informed techniques and skills to manage trauma symptoms in session.

• Select potential trauma-focused treatments for more in-depth treatment.

COURSE AGENDA
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CE CREDIT INFO

Maryland CEU Institute, #1816, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Maryland CEU Institute maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 05/04/2022 – 05/04/2023. Social workers completing each of the above courses receive 3.0 continuing education credits.

• New Jersey accepts only individual approved courses/conferences (see more information under Maryland Social Work Accreditation)

• New York does not accept ASWB ACE provider or course/conference approval.

• *West Virginia accepts ACE providers and courses for programs offered outside the state or through distance learning.

ADDITIONAL CE ACCREDITATION

3.0 Category I Maryland Social Work CE Credits

(for each of the above courses)

Maryland CEU Institute/Optimal Life Solutions, LLC is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene) for continuing education credits.

MD Social Work Credits are also accepted for: 
Maryland Licensed Professional Counselors
Maryland Licensed Psychologists
Maryland Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
Maryland Addictions Counselors

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Maryland CEU Institute are also approved for credit through the DC Board of Social Work.

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*New Jersey regulations state that credits are accepted for attendance at programs or courses approved by boards that license social work practice in other states: one credit for each hour of attendance. Additional information can be found here. Chapter 13:44G-6.4 C11

DISCLAIMER

PLEASE NOTE: Even when a social work board accepts courses offering ASWB ACE credit, licensees are responsible for determining whether courses meet the CE requirements in their jurisdictions. States and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether any individual course may be accepted for credit. We strongly suggest that licensees contact their individual licensing boards to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal.

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We do our best keep our information current, but state laws sometimes change without notice. Please remember it is your responsibility for interpreting your state’s laws, licensure requirements, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.

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If you are aware of a change in your requirements that is not shown here, please send us an email at info@maryalndceu.com or complete our Contact Us form. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION​

Course Interaction & System Requirements: 

This live webinar is fully interactive. Attendees may ask and answer questions throughout the presentation and participate in instructor-led discussions.

Minimum System requirements:

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)

• A computer or device to watch AND listen to the training as well as type questions or responses into the Zoom chat function (view full list of compatible devices and supported operating systems

Strongly Recommended: 

• Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

• A webcam or HD webcam – built-in, USB plug-in, or:

  • An HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card
    Note: See the list of supported devices.

  • Virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras
    Note: For macOS, Zoom client 5.1.1 or higher is required.

​View the FULL LIST of compatible operating systems and system requirements.

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Course Completion Requirements:

To earn CE Credit attendees must fulfill the following:

1. Login to the training (Zoom) on time and ensure that you first and last name are showing in Zoom (message staff if unsure or need help).

2. Complete a separate Virtual Sign-In Sheet by training start time (link provided in Zoom).

3. Attend training in full and participate.

4. Complete separate Virtual Sign-Out Sheet/Evaluation at conclusion (link provided in Zoom with 15 minute timeframe to begin or complete eval).

If all of the above criteria are met your CE certificate will be emailed to you within 7 days of training completion. If above criteria are not yet you may have credits deducted or may be unable to receive any credits. See Terms of Service for full details.

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Refund and Cancellations:
To request a refund or cancellation please submit the required information through our Contact page. Please visit our Terms of Service for full refund and cancellation policies.

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Accommodations:
Please email info@marylandceu.com or submit a Contact form to request an accommodation at least 30 days prior to the training you wish to attend.

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Complaints or Grievances: 
All complaints or concerns must be submitted in writing by:

Submitting a Contact Form
OR

Emailing concerns to info@marylandceu.com
 

An email will be sent to acknowledge receipt and complaints will be responded to within 30 days. For full MD CEU Institute Grievance policy information visit our Terms of Service page.