Many aspects of systemic family therapist (SFT) training and competence play a vital role in effective treatment and professional satisfaction. One area that has been significantly overlooked by many SFTs is the role of psychotropic medication (PM) in conjunction with talk therapy for optimal mental health outcomes. This study explores the current status of PM in SFT training and clinical practice. Our findings highlight the continued struggle of SFTs in their comfort level with addressing the PM needs of their clients. We identified a perceived inadequacy of SFT training and supervision regarding PM use. SFTs around the world need to find educational opportunities to improve their competence in working with their clients and their prescribed medications. Additional studies need to be conducted on strategies and mechanisms to improve client care. If SFTs are ignorant of PM, their treatment of clients—who often use PM—will be compromised.

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系统家庭治疗师和督导者的精神药理学态度、信念和实践

系统家庭治疗师（SFT）培训和能力的许多方面对于有效治疗和专业满意度发挥着至关重要的作用。许多 SFT 严重忽视的一个领域是精神药物 (PM) 与谈话疗法相结合以实现最佳心理健康结果的作用。本研究探讨了 PM 在 SFT 培训和临床实践中的现状。我们的调查结果突显了 SFT 在满足客户 PM 需求方面的持续挣扎。我们发现有关 PM 使用的 SFT 培训和监督明显不足。世界各地的 SFT 需要寻找教育机会来提高与客户及其处方药物合作的能力。需要对改善客户服务的策略和机制进行更多研究。