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Psychopharmacology for Counselors
A clinically grounded, non-prescriber course in psychotropic medications built specifically for therapists, counselors, and clinical social workers. Understand the medications your clients are taking, anticipate side effects that surface in session, and communicate with prescribers from a place of knowledge rather than uncertainty.
Level
Graduate / Licensed Clinicians
Format
Self-Paced + Case-Based
CE Credits
20+ Hours Approved
What You Will Learn
- Major psychotropic medication classes: SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antipsychotics, benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers, and stimulants
- Core neurotransmitter systems (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, GABA) and their clinical implications for mood, anxiety, and psychosis
- How to read and interpret common medication side-effect profiles so you can identify therapy-relevant changes in your clients
- The intersection of pharmacology and psychotherapy: when medications support therapeutic progress and when they may mask underlying issues
- Practical frameworks for collaborating with prescribers, asking informed questions, and advocating for your clients
- Medication considerations across special populations including adolescents, older adults, pregnant clients, and those with co-occurring substance use
Clinical Translation
“This course is designed to answer one core question: ‘What does this mean in session tomorrow?’”
- 1Identifying medication-related symptoms that may present as emotional dysregulation, flat affect, or cognitive slowing in session
- 2Recognizing when a client’s pharmacological response signals the need for prescriber communication or treatment plan adjustment
- 3Responding appropriately when clients express ambivalence about medication, experience side effects, or discontinue treatment without guidance
Board Exam Prep Value
NCE / NCMHCE AlignedContent maps directly to concepts frequently tested on national counseling and clinical mental health examinations:
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