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S26-101 Nuts and Bolts of Pediatric Psychopharmacology: What Mental Health Clinicians Need to Know

Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
100 Children & Adolescents |  New
Instructor:
Sonia Hinds, APRN, CNS, RPT-S
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Dates
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Description

Holistic care includes the mind, body, and spirit. Being aware of specific psychotropic medications and how they work to improve symptoms is valuable information for mental health clinicians, including play therapists. When medication is added to the treatment, the therapist may wonder if changes in the client's behavior—positive or negative—are a result of interventions, the medication, or both. This information is valuable because the client may need a lower dose or have the dose adjusted, or the medication discontinued. This does not imply that therapists need to have in-depth knowledge pertaining to psychotropic medications. It is suggested here that the therapist have some familiarity with commonly used psychotropic medications and concerns related to changes in behavior communicated to the parent.  

This presentation provides information regarding commonly used drug classifications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, and anxiety in children. Information about common expected side effects will be included. Participants will be able to share scenarios in which unexpected changes in behaviors exhibited in the playroom may have been influenced by the effects of psychotropic medications. Participants will also learn what to be aware of should a child present with adverse reactions.  

 

This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients, in practice settings, as professionals. 

This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5) and with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.    

Instructor

Sonia Hinds, APRN, CNS, RPT-S Related Seminars and Products

Sonia Hinds, APRN, CNS, RPT-S™, is the founder and CEO of Chesapeake Beach Professional Seminars and founder and executive director of Barstow Acres Children’s Center, a nonprofit practice providing children's mental health services. Ms. Hinds is trained in child-centered and Gestalt play therapy with Violet Oaklander (retired). Ms. Hinds wrote a chapter on, Play Therapy with African American Village in text, Cultural Issues in Play Therapy, edited by Eliana Gil, PhD, RPT-S and Athena Drewes, PsyD, RPT-S.  Ms. Hinds received the MD/DC APT 2019 Outstanding Service Award.   

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

8:50 am – 9:00 am Log On 

9:00 am – 10:30 am 

  • Welcome and introduction 

  • Objective 1 - Identify drug use to treat ADHD, anxiety and depression in children, including those receiving play therapy. 

  • Objective 2 - Describe how medications for ADHD, depression and anxiety medications work on the central nervous system to improve behavior in children. 

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break 

10:45 am – 12:15 pm  

  • Continue Objective 2  

  • Objective 3 State how knowledge of psychotropic is beneficial for play therapists 

  • Q&A 

12:15 pm Adjournment   

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify medication used to treat ADHD, anxiety and depression in children, including those receiving play therapy.  

  • Describe how medications for ADHD, depression, and anxiety work on the central nervous system to improve behavior in children.  

  • State how knowledge of psychotropic medications is beneficial for mental health clinicians.   

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Riddle, M. (2022). 2nd Edition. Pediatric Psychopharmacology for Primary Care. American  Academy of Pediatrics. 

Russell, B (2021). ADHD in Children and Adolescents: Advances in Diagnosis, Treatment and Management. PESI, 2021. Digital version. 

Silver, L., (2024). Attitude subscription. ADHD Medication: Stimulants, Non-stimulants and More. 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

The Office of Continuing Professional Education hosts Live Interactive Webinars through Zoom. This platform offers a high quality and user-friendly webinar platform for our registrants.

System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

Course Interaction Requirements:

To participate in Live Interactive Webinars, you MUST have a device that allows you to view the presentation on screen and hear the instructor at all times. We do not allow participants to call-in from their phones or mobile devices and solely listen to the presentation. Participation in Live Interactive Webinars is mandatory.

Our webinar policies can be found on our website by clicking here.

Webinar Policies & FAQs

Click The Link to View The Webinar Policies & FAQs

https://umbsswcpe.ce21.com/Page/live-interactive-webinar-procedures-policies-4129

 

 

Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

ADA Accommodations

To request ADA accommodations:

Please email our office at least four (4) weeks before the workshop. Late requests may not be accommodated.

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 03/05/26, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.  

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**  To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

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