Psychopharmacology for Psychologists & Psychotherapists
With Dr. Scott Nelson, MD
Bridging the gaps between psychotropic precribers and therapists
Learn more about the medications your Clients are taking
This 4-hour seminar is designed specifically for LMFTs, LICSWs, LPCs, and other non-prescription-authority mental health professionals. You often find yourself trying to support your patents in their relationships with medication prescribers (psychiatrists, physicians, and nurse practitioners). This continuing education class will empower you with basic knowledge of psychotropic medications while instructing you how to “stay in your lane.”
Dr. Nelson focuses on the medications your clients are likely to be prescribed (medications used to treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and more).
Location: Fern Counseling conference room, 3947 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN. This continuing-education opportunity comprises a four-hour live presentation.
Date and Time: TBD
Cost: $TBD
*MN Board of Social Work Approved.
*MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy Approved. (One of the four hours approved to fulfill ethics requirement.)
Others can apply for CEU credit with their respective licensing boards.
Experience Working With:
- Adults With Acute and Chronic Psychiatric Disorders
- Immunity to Change Trained
- Sub-internship in Adult Psychiatry
- Post-Graduate Training In Adult Psychiatry
- Steeped in Existential Philosophy, Psychodynamics, and Psychoanalytic Psychology
Dr. Nelson’s Years in Practice: MD since 2005
- MD: Albert Ludwigs University, Freiburg, Germany
- BA: University of Wisconsin—Madision
- Languages: English, German
Working Experience:
- Board-certified physician in internal medicine
- Experience in Medical Ethics
- Current work emphasis on medical care of psychiatric in-patients
- Experience in adult and geriatric psychiatry
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