The Science of Psychopharmacology – Implications for Psychotherapists
Hours: 2
Course Access: 1 year
This workshop explores how psychopharmacology can improve client outcomes in mental health practice.
Dr. Dadiomov guides us through:
- Medications are important but often underused in treatment.
- Counsellors play a key role in education, informed consent, and collaboration with prescribers.
- Topics include side effects, medication adherence, and realistic treatment expectations.
Participants will leave with practical strategies to better support clients using medications.
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$90.00
Course Content
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Identify effective strategies for educating clients about medication benefits, risks, and side effects.
- Evaluate common myths and misconceptions about psychotropic medications that may impact client attitudes and treatment engagement.
- Recognize approaches for collaborating with prescribers to address medication management and client concerns.
- Given a clinical case, interpret when to advocate for medication review or adjustment.
- Identify reputable resources for medication information
FORMAT: Interactive with collaborative discussions, case study analysis.
LIVE EVENT RECORDING:
Filmed live at an in-person event, this workshop also includes an engaging Q&A session with participants and presenters.
About Dr. David Dadiomov
David Dadiomov, PharmD, BCPP, is an assistant professor of clinical pharmacy in the Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
He holds board certification in psychiatric pharmacy and serves as the director of the PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program. He has led, co-led and conducted extensive research on opioid use disorders among vulnerable populations, prevalence and distribution of high-risk prescription opioid use, therapeutic drug monitoring, treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions and more.
Dr. Dadiomov practices as a clinical pharmacy specialist in addiction and psychiatry at the Complex Care Clinic of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, one of the largest of its kind in the United States. Dr. Dadiomov’s teaching approach is case focused, practical for any clinical setting, interactive and evidence supported. His expertise has been shared with experienced clinicians, graduate students and advanced level students.
Dr. Dadiomov is the recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence, teaching and clinical innovation and has presented, authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and scientific presentations.