Marijuana Use and PTSD – Implications for Treatment

Duration: 2 Hours

As marijuana use becomes more commonplace among clients, mental health professionals are increasingly encountering its complex role in the treatment of trauma. For clients with PTSD, marijuana may be used to manage distress — but what are the clinical implications of this on therapeutic outcomes?

This 2-hour on-demand workshop provides a clear, research-informed overview of how marijuana affects the brain and its potential impact on trauma symptoms and psychotherapy. With a focus on practical application, the training supports clinicians in recognising when marijuana use may interfere with trauma-focused work and how to respond ethically and effectively.

Learning Outcomes:

 
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Describe at least two ways marijuana affects the brain in both young people and adults
• Identify at least two ways in which trauma-focused therapy may be compromised by client marijuana use

Target Audience:

 
This course is designed for psychologists, social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals.

Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MA

Originally trained as a neuroscientist, Dr. Jennifer Sweeton is a clinical and forensic psychologist, Amazon best-selling author, and internationally-recognized expert on trauma, anxiety, and the neuroscience of mental health. She is the author of the book, Trauma Treatment Toolbox.

Dr. Sweeton completed her doctoral training at the Stanford University School of Medicine, the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, and the National Center for PTSD. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in affective neuroscience from Stanford University, and studied behavioral genetics at Harvard University. Dr. Sweeton resides in the greater Kansas City area, where she owns a group private practice, Kansas City Mental Health Associates, and co-owns Mind Works Professional Education, Inc., a continuing education company.

She holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and is a former President of the Greater Kansas City Psychological Association. Dr. Sweeton offers clinical and forensic psychological services, and is a sought-after trauma and neuroscience expert who has trained more than 15,000 mental health professionals in all 50 US states and over 20 countries.

This online workshop will give you instant access to 2 sessions of video content, accessible via streaming on our website, as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides. You can view the course content in your own time, there is no time limit on access.

The duration of this workshop is 2 learning hours. Please consult your professional organisation/association to confirm whether you are able to claim any CPD points/hours for this online workshop.

Please click the green ‘Mark Complete’ button on each module as you progress. A certificate of completion will be generated upon finishing the course and completing a short assessment quiz. If the certificate is not showing, please confirm you have marked all sections as ‘Complete’.