The 33rd National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Respons ible Gambling will feature thought leaders from the areas of prevention\, education\, treatment\, enforcement\, research\, responsible gaming\, regu lation and recovery.
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190721 LOCATION:Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel @ 1550 Court Pl\, Denver\, CO 80202 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:33rd National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambli ng (CO) URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/33rd-national-conference-on-problem-g ambling-and-responsible-gaming/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6614@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Yvonne Andrews\; 617-426-4554\; yvonne@maccg.org\; https://masscomp ulsivegambling.org/trainings-events/upcoming-trainings/ DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Fred Fetta\, LPC\, ICGC-II\, BACC and Jeremy Wampler\, LCSW\, ICGC-II\, LDSC
\nThere has been a dramatic shift in the past 10 years in both the substance abuse and mental health fields. Not only are the providers recognizing the importance of integrating treatment for alcohol\, drug and tobacco use\, but the need to provide co-occurring disorder treatment for both substance use and mental health disorders. However\, the screening\, assessment and treatment of problem gambling often falls through the cracks\, even in well-developed c o-occurring disorder enhanced programs. This training will focus on how i ntegration of services can be developed in substance use\, mental health a nd co-occurring disorder programs as well as in the prevention services re alm. Participants will be encouraged to adapt select philosophies and str ategies into their own programs. This training is relevant to both treatm ent and prevention\, and will include lecture\, small and large group disc ussion\, and learning tasks.
\nClock hours/Continuing Education Unit s: 4.5
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T140000 LOCATION:La Quinta Inn and Suites @ 100 Congress Street\, Springfield\, MA 01104 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gambling as a Co-Occurring Disorder & How to Implement it into Prac tice URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/gambling-as-a-co-occurring-disorder-h ow-to-implement-it-into-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:$50.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-fetta-jeremy-wampler-presen ts-gambling-as-a-co-occurring-disorder-how-to-implement-it-into-tickets-48 571454528 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6619@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Yvonne Andrews\; 617-426-4554\; yvonne@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Jodie Nealley\, Haner Hernan dez PhD\, Yvonne Andrews\, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD
\nClock Hours/Continuing Education Units - 32
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T220000 LOCATION:UMass Center @ 1500 Main Street\, Suite 260\, Springfield\, MA 011 15 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181106T180000 RDATE;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T180000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Training Institute URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/massachusetts-council-on-compulsive-g ambling-training-institute/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:$275.00 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/massachusetts-council-on-compuls ive-gambling-training-institute-tickets-48481802376 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6615@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Thomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP
\nMotivational interviewing is an eviden ce based practice based on CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) principles to enhance gambling clients’ motivation to change through use of engagement strategies specific to the person’s stage of change. MI (Motivational Inte rviewing)is an evidence based practice to treat gambling disorders. Gambli ng clients often struggle with cognitive distortions and irrational belief s about gambling. MI(Motivational Interviewing) is particularly effective with gambling clients in the pre-contemplation\, contemplation and determ ination stages of change.
\nClock hours/Continuing Education Units: 4.5
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T140000 LOCATION:Perceptions Psychotherapy @ 76 Summer St. Ste. 235B\, Fitchburg\, MA 01420 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Utilizing Motivational Interviewing to Address Gambling Disorder URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/utilizing-motivational-interviewing-t o-address-gambling-disorder/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:$50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thomas-e-broffman-phd-licsw-pres ents-utilizing-motivational-interviewing-to-address-gambling-tickets-48572 063349 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6551@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Connecticut CONTACT:Kaitlin Foshay-Brown\; (860) 604-0194\; Kaitlinf@ccpg.org\; https:/ /www.eventbrite.com/e/15th-annual-ccpg-conference-navigating-the-future-of -problem-gambling-tickets-47968257349 DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Future of Problem Gambling\n
This year we’re excited to feature Spencer Christian as our keynote speaker! Best known as the former weather forecaster for A BC’s Good Morning America\, Spencer recently authored a book entitled\, “Y ou Bet Your Life\,” in which he details his struggles with disordered gamb ling.
\nWe are also thrilled to be joined by Cam Adair\, internationally-known YouTuber and pioneer on video gaming addiction. He will be sharing his personal journey of overcoming his addic tion to the gaming world and offer key insights into how gaming and social media are designed to keep people hooked.
\nWe’ll also have wor kshops and sessions on at-risk populations and the far-reaching impact of gambling\, gaming and other risky behaviors\; the intersection of problem gambling and human trafficking\; legislative and advocacy updates in CT and much more!
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T170000 LOCATION:Hilton Mystic @ 20 Coogan Blvd Mystic\, CT 06355 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:15th Annual Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Conference (CT) URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/15th-annual-connecticut-council-on-pr oblem-gambling-conference/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6620@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
People often indicate that a person who struggles with addic tion has a “problem’ with the drug of choice\; that said\, we need to expa nd the thinking of the addiction workforce to consider addiction as a SOLU TION to a DEEPER problem. Problems that stem from trauma\, abuse\, ACE\, and neglect left unresolved will continue to manifest itself in the soluti on of addiction. A comprehensive\, holistic\, approach treating the whole person from deep within can lead to a sustained and meaningful long-term recovery. This workshop will examine the DIS-EASE within not only the pers on who struggles but within all of us as well as the importance of communi ty and connection in the recovery process.
\n6 CE Credit Program
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Tickets: https://problemgambling.ticketleap.com/problem-gambling-treat ment-training-fall-2018/details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181030T160000 LOCATION:Northampton Community College Fowler Family Southside Center @ 511 E. Third Street\, Room 605\, Bethlehem\, PA 18015 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Problem Gambling Training: The Dis-ease of Addiction URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/problem-gambling-training-the-dis-eas e-of-addiction/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-TICKETS-URL:https://problemgambling.ticketleap.com/problem-gambling-treat ment-training-fall-2018/details END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6616@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Haner Hernández\, PhD.\, CA DCII\, LADCI
\nThis training will focus on the connection between ga mbling and cultural intelligence. Participants will learn about behaviora l health disparities\, how to build health equity\, and will explore speci fic techniques and strategies designed to engage and treat people from div erse identities and communities. The training will include didactic as we ll as interactive exercises designed to engage participants and elicit the ir input. The training is intended for entry to advanced level.
\nC lock hours/Continuing Education Units: 4.5
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181105T140000 LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott @ 63R Boston St. South Boston\, MA 02125 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Cultural Competency and Gambling URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/cultural-competency-and-gambling/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:$50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-hernandez-presents-cultural-c ompetency-and-gambling-tickets-48572592933 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6617@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Deborah Haskins
\nDo you know how to have the conversation about problem gambling with gamb lers exhibiting risky gambling behavior or who may have a gambling disorde r? Do you know how to provide problem gambling wellness in the communities outside of the therapy office/mental health agency? Are you skilled in h ow to engage culturally diverse persons/families/communities and how to ha ve the conversation about problem gambling? Well\, attend this webinar wh ich will also include a demonstration of how to have the conversation with a culturally diverse former gambler.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, participants will be able to:
\nDr. Deborah G. Haskins is President of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambli ng\, Director of Counseling Programs and Associate Professor of Counseling at Trinity Washington University. She has a PhD in Pastoral Counseling fr om Loyola University. Dr. Haskins is a Licensed Clinical Professional Coun selor\, Master Addictions Counselor\, Internationally Certified Gambling C ounselor\, and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor.
\nClock hours/Con tinuing Education Units: 2.0
\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-deborah-haskins-presents-how-to-have- the-conversation-about-problem-gambling-webinar-tickets-48573069358. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181107T151500 LOCATION:Online Webinar SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Have the Conversation about Problem Gambling URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/webinar-how-to-have-the-conversation- about-problem-gambling/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:$20 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-deborah-haskins-presents-how- to-have-the-conversation-about-problem-gambling-webinar-tickets-4857306935 8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6618@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Presenter: Thomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP
\nThis training is for behavioral health providers interested in learning about working with military members and veterans with gambling problems and their families. The participants will gain knowledge of the five branches of service\, their missions\, and trad itions. Research suggests that the rate of problem gambling is higher amon g military personnel than that of the general population. Problem gambling tends to co-occur with other disorders that have elevated rates among tho se who have served in the military\, such as substance abuse\, intimate pa rtner violence (IPV)\, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\, depression\ , and suicide. While there is an abundance of opportunities for veterans a nd enlisted personnel to gamble\, many members of the military do not have access to treatment for gambling problems and may face disciplinary actio n for seeking help. Participants will also become familiar with various se rvices and interventions that are beneficial to military members and veter ans with gambling problems and their families.
\n< strong>Learning Objectives:
\nAt the concl usion of this webinar\, participants will be able to:
\nThomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP i s the owner & operator of Broffman Training & Consultation Services and is a regionally known trainer and consultant. His primary expertise has bee n a Motivational Interviewing trainer\, consultant and practitioner for ov er 25 yrs. He has been involved in MI implementation projects (MI(Motivat ional Interviewing) training and MI coaching) in family service and health care agencies as well as a variety of assisted treatment homeless and hous ing\, domestic violence\, co-occurring disorders\, gambling treatment prog rams\, and day treatment/IOP. (Intensive Out Patient)
\nClock hours /Continuing Education Units: 2.0
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T200000 LOCATION:Webinar Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Gambling Problems Among Veterans URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/gambling-problems-among-veterans/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:$50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thomas-e-broffman-phd-licsw-pres ents-gambling-problems-among-veterans-webinar-tickets-48705284818 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6937@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Natalie Pinto\; (617) 981-2393\; natalie@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:The Inter section of Problem Gambling\, Trauma and Domestic Violence
\nThis training will explore the intersection where problem gamblin g and trauma meet\, considering the various types of gambling and the popu lations that experience trauma (i.e. sexual abuse survivors\, victims of d omestic abuse\, veterans\, etc.). Evidenced based and trauma informed scre ening tools and treatment interventions to address both issues will be exp lored.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of the training\, participants will be able to:
\n• Describe at least 3 signs/symptoms of both problem gambling and trauma reactions (across var ious vulnerable populations)
\n• Describe the connection between pro blem gambling and trauma and how the two problems interact with each other
\n• Identify at least 3 evidenced based and trauma informed treatme nt interventions to address both of problem gambling and trauma symptoms t ogether
\nBaxter Chandler\, LICSW is the Program Manager of the Adul t and Child Partial Hospitalization Programs at Baystate Medical Center an d teaches in the MSW program of Westfield State University. Baxter receive d a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Andrew’s College in North Car olina and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Georgia. For 26 years he has worked with people dealing with mental health and substance use disorders in a variety of treatment settings including medical units\, crisis programs\, partial hospital programs\, and outpatient behavioral h ealth services. In addition to his work with co-occurring disorders\, he h as interests in group therapy\, motivational interviewing\, and suicide pr evention.
\nFor more information including if you are deaf or hard o f hearing\, or are a person with a disability and require an accommodation \, please contact Odessa Dwarika\, Director of Programs and Services @ 617 -426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-1855 or odessa@maccg.org.
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Funde d By: Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambli ng Services
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T140000 LOCATION:Center For Human Development @ 332 Birnie Avenue Springfield\, MA 01107 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MCCG- 5.25 hours in Springfield\, Massachusetts URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/the-intersection-of-problem-gambling- trauma-and-domestic-violence/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baxter-chandler-presents-the-int ersection-of-problem-gambling-trauma-and-domestic-violence-tickets-5441944 9037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6938@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Natalie Pinto\; (617) 981-2393\; natalie@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:The Blurr ing Lines of Youth Gaming & Gambling: Implications for the Public Health F ield
\nThe world of what we have considered “gamblin g” has shifted dramatically in recent years. In this training\, participan ts will gain an understanding of recent and emerging trends in gaming and how these trends have blurred the lines between how we have defined gaming and gambling.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt t he end of the training\, participants will be able to:
\n• Describe at least three recent trends in youth video gaming and gambling
\n• Identify risk and protective factors\, as well as specific youth vulnerabl e populations for problem “gaming” and gambling
\n• Describe three m ethods of addressing problematic gaming and gambling in their work
\nJulie Hynes has over 16 years of experience in addictions prevention and program coordination. Her passions include community education\, leadershi p development\, media and public policy. She regularly provides training a nd technical assistance on prevention and problem gambling across the Unit ed States and is a past recipient of Wuelfing Prevention Award from the Na tional Council on Problem Gambling.
\nFor more information including if you are deaf or hard of hearing\, or are a person with a disability an d require an accommodation\, please contact Odessa Dwarika\, Director of P rograms and Services @ 617-426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-1855 or odessa@maccg.or g.
\nFunded By: Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office o f Problem Gambling Services
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T140000 LOCATION:High Point Treatment Center @ 10 Meadowbrook Road Brockton\, MA 02 301 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MCCG- 5.25 hours in Brockton\, Massachusetts URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/the-blurring-lines-of-youth-gaming-ga mbling-implications-for-the-public-health-field/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julie-hynes-presentsthe-blurring -lines-of-youth-gaming-gambling-implications-for-the-public-health-tickets -54414518289 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6939@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210801T124825Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Natalie Pinto\; (617) 981-2393\; natalie@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:Working w ith Families Affected by Gambling Disorder
\nThis co urse will focus on helping clinicians learn how to engage and treat the en tire family of problem gamblers and begin the path of recovery from this a ddiction. All aspects of the effects on family members will be discussed\, including the financial impact on the family\, the emotional ramification s\, including trust\, and the psychological consequences for many family m embers. Often\, family members are left untreated with serious\, painful e ffects from their loved ones’ gambling. While the financial impact is the most obvious\, the other effects\, including severe depression\, trauma an d an inability to function\, are often present as well.
\nLe arning Objectives:
\nAt the end of the training\, particip ants will be able to:
\n• Identify symptoms of problem gambling and be able to understand the impact this addiction may have on family members
\n• Interview\, assess\, refer\, and treat members of the gamblers family members who may be affected by the gambling problems
\n• Prov ide a safe\, therapeutic environment for growth and understanding of famil y members of problem gamblers as they work through the issues in themselve s and their family
\nDot Duda\, M. ED LMHC has over thirty years tre ating substance abuse and twenty plus years treating those with a Gambling Disorder. She is the former Director of Outpatient Psychiatry and addicti ons at Mount Auburn hospital and is currently in private practice. Additio nally\, Dot is a member of the New Hampshire Council on Compulsive Gamblin g Board of Directors. She graduated from Cambridge College\, Cambridge MA with a Master’s in Education\, Psychology/Counseling.
\nFor more inf ormation including if you are deaf or hard of hearing\, or are a person wi th a disability and require an accommodation\, please contact Odessa Dwari ka\, Director of Programs and Services @ 617-426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-1855 or odessa@maccg.org.
\nFunded By: Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T084500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190514T140000 LOCATION:Eliot Community Human Services @ 730 Eastern Avenue Malden\, MA 02 148 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MCCG- 5.25 hours in Malden\, Massachusetts URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/working-with-families-affected-by-gam bling-disorder/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-COST:50 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dot-duda-presents-working-with-f amilies-affected-by-gambling-disorder-tickets-54421731865 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR