Like it or not, medical marijuana has come to Florida and, as of this writing, 40 other states. Soon, clients will be coming to your practice with a medical marijuana card, if they haven’t already. It’s essential to understand the laws and recognize how your clients’ use may affect their health and the therapeutic process.
Using cutting-edge research, real-life stories, and fascinating videos, Medical Marijuana for the Wise Therapist explores the history of marijuana, how it interacts with the body, its potential benefits and risks, and the implications for mental health and clinical practice. You’ll also examine Florida’s medical marijuana laws, qualifying conditions, substance use concerns, and the therapist’s role in working with clients who use medical marijuana.
This course is personally narrated, with selected sections read aloud by Susan McMillan herself. Whether you read, watch, or listen, you’ll gain practical knowledge to help you approach this complex and fast-changing subject with greater confidence, compassion, and an informed clinical perspective.
Reviews
“I have taken several other medical marijuana courses, but this one was the best by far. ~Rebecca Sherry, LMHC, Lee Co., Florida
“This is a great course in order to have a true and thorough understanding of how we are progressing in knowledge based on research. We can’t prove the benefits of CBD and Marijuana, but we can see how it may be contributing to healing. More testing is needed, but the team allowed the reader to think and process. The greatest healing for the client is the therapist listening, non-judgmental, and open to the client’s resiliency. Susan and Matt have done this beautifully. Gratitude. As a pastor and LMHC, I see how a simple referral to discuss the issue is all I might need to do to help wholeness and love to come about.” ~Ronald Camarda, LMHC, Duval Co, FL
“This course is chock full of the most up to date information on the subject. It challenges many outdated conclusions that need to be changed.” ~Jacqueline McCollum-Bridges, LMHC, Lake County, FL
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Love the continually updated information and the willingness to take on some tougher topics.
— Steven Brenner, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, Palm Beach
★★★★★
I have sought you out in the past because of the quality of the computer-based presentations and the combination of legal and clinical expertise of the presenters
I really appreciated your candor in describing your approach and investment in learning everything available on the subject
— William Aycrigg, LCSW, Pasco
★★★★★
Very detailed, relevant and unbiased; awesome course!
— Laurel Waggoner, LMHC, LCSW, Hillsborough
★★★★★
Very informative and entertaining. It was great to get an update on where we stand with Medical Marijuana in this state.
— Sharon Cupler, MSW, LCSW, Pasco
★★★★★
I enjoyed the course. The course has great content, covering diverse dynamics of marijuanna, and it has a fluid learning process.
— Lisa Love, LCSW CBIS, Sarasota
★★★★★
Since taking this course I’m amazed of how little of the subject I knew . I had felt I had a pretty good handle on the subject and in reality I was woefully uninformed. I highly recommend taking this wide range informative entertaining course to better help our clients. Fascinating. Exceptional
— Sandra Marjon, PhD. Licensed Florida mental health counselor, Lee
★★★★★
Excellent!
— Kelly Zaremba, LMHC, Sarasota
★★★★★
I love your courses. They are filled with information and they are an easy read!! Thank you for making my continued education enjoyable!!
— Taryn Temmer, Hillsborough
★★★★★
I have taken several other medical marijuana courses, but this one was the best by far.
— Rebecca Sherry
★★★★★
I have a long history of using this provider and enjoyed the process of how the information was given.
Like it or not, medical marijuana has come to Florida and, as of this writing, 40 other states. Soon, clients will be coming to your practice with a medical marijuana card, if they haven’t already. It’s essential to understand the laws and recognize how your clients’ use may affect their health and the therapeutic process.
Using cutting-edge research, real-life stories, and fascinating videos, Medical Marijuana for the Wise Therapist explores the history of marijuana, how it interacts with the body, its potential benefits and risks, and the implications for mental health and clinical practice. You’ll also examine Florida’s medical marijuana laws, qualifying conditions, substance use concerns, and the therapist’s role in working with clients who use medical marijuana.
This course is personally narrated, with selected sections read aloud by Susan McMillan herself. Whether you read, watch, or listen, you’ll gain practical knowledge to help you approach this complex and fast-changing subject with greater confidence, compassion, and an informed clinical perspective.
Reviews
“I have taken several other medical marijuana courses, but this one was the best by far. ~Rebecca Sherry, LMHC, Lee Co., Florida
“This is a great course in order to have a true and thorough understanding of how we are progressing in knowledge based on research. We can’t prove the benefits of CBD and Marijuana, but we can see how it may be contributing to healing. More testing is needed, but the team allowed the reader to think and process. The greatest healing for the client is the therapist listening, non-judgmental, and open to the client’s resiliency. Susan and Matt have done this beautifully. Gratitude. As a pastor and LMHC, I see how a simple referral to discuss the issue is all I might need to do to help wholeness and love to come about.” ~Ronald Camarda, LMHC, Duval Co, FL
“This course is chock full of the most up to date information on the subject. It challenges many outdated conclusions that need to be changed.” ~Jacqueline McCollum-Bridges, LMHC, Lake County, FL
By the end of the course students will:
Have a general knowledge of the 6000 year recorded history of marijuana
Understand the political forces which led to the scheduling of marijuana as a Schedule 1 narcotic.
Be familiar with the endocannabinoid system and the role of cannabinoids in homeostasis and health
Know the qualifying conditions in Florida that allow for a medical marijuana card
Know many of the ailments marijuana can help alleviate
Know the difference between hemp and marijuana
Be able to use DSM-5 to assess cannabis use disorder
Be knowledgeable about the beneficial uses of cannabis
Be knowledgeable about the dangers and negative aspects of using cannabis
Be familiar with treatment protocol for marijuana use disorder
