Prese nters: 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 a re the providers recognizing the importance of integrating treatment for a lcohol\, drug and tobacco use\, but the need to provide co-occurring disor der treatment for both substance use and mental health disorders. However \, the screening\, assessment and treatment of problem gambling often fall s through the cracks\, even in well-developed co-occurring disorder enhanc ed programs. This training will focus on how integration of services can be developed in substance use\, mental health and co-occurring disorder pr ograms as well as in the prevention services realm. Participants will be encouraged to adapt select philosophies and strategies into their own prog rams. This training is relevant to both treatment and prevention\, and wi ll include lecture\, small and large group discussion\, and learning tasks .
\nClock hours/Continuing Education Units: 4.5
\n 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:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Yvonne Andrews\; 617-426-4554\; yvonne@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Jodie Nealley\, Haner Hernandez PhD\, Yvonne And rews\, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD\n4 weeks of classes – The goal of Mass Council on Compulsive Gambling’s Training Institute is to increase t he number of services providers in the treatment and service of Gambling D isorders\, increase community access to comprehensive and competent care\, increase service & treatment delivery\, and improve treatment outcomes. T he Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery of gambling specif ic training’s for social services providers to build the capacity of knowl edge in the area of gambling disorder. The training institute meets from 6 :00 pm-10:00 pm\, twice per week for four weeks. At the conclusion of the four-week training process\, individuals will be able to meet the MA PGS training standards and certificate training requirements.\nClock Hours/Con tinuing Education Units- 32\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/massach usetts-council-on-compulsive-gambling-training-institute-tickets-484818023 76. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPrese nters: Jodie Nealley\, Haner Hernandez PhD\, Yvonne Andrews\, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD
\n4 weeks of classes – The goal of Mass Council on Compulsive Gambling’s Training Institute is to increase the number of services providers in the treatment and serv ice of Gambling Disorders\, increase community access to comprehensive and competent care\, increase service & treatment delivery\, and improve trea tment outcomes. The Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery o f gambling specific training’s for social services providers to build the capacity of knowledge in the area of gambling disorder. The training insti tute meets from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm\, twice per week for four weeks. At the conclusion of the four-week training process\, individuals will be able to meet the MA PGS training standards and certificate training requirements.
\nClock Hours/Continuing Education Units- 32
\n 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:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Thomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS \, CEAP\nMotivational interviewing is an evidence 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 Interviewing)is an evidence bas ed practice to treat gambling disorders. Gambling clients often struggle w ith cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs about gambling. MI(Motiv ational Interviewing) is particularly effective with gambling clients in t he pre-contemplation\, contemplation and determination stages of change.\n Clock hours/Continuing Education Units: 4.5\nTickets: https://www.eventbri te.com/e/thomas-e-broffman-phd-licsw-presents-utilizing-motivational-inter viewing-to-address-gambling-tickets-48572063349. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPrese nter: Thomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP
\nMotivational interviewing is an evidence 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 Interviewing)is an evidence bas ed practice to treat gambling disorders. Gambling clients often struggle w ith cognitive distortions and irrational beliefs about gambling. MI(Motiv ational Interviewing) is particularly effective with gambling clients in t he pre-contemplation\, contemplation and determination stages of change.\n
Clock hours/Continuing Education Units: 4.5
\n 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:20210725T223426Z 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\nThis year we’re exci ted to feature Spencer Christian as our keynote speaker! Best known as the former weather forecaster for ABC’s Good Morning America\, Spencer recent ly authored a book entitled\, “You Bet Your Life\,” in which he details hi s struggles with disordered gambling.\nWe are also thrilled to be joined b y Cam Adair\, internationally-known YouTuber and pioneer on video gaming a ddiction. He will be sharing his personal journey of overcoming his addict ion to the gaming world and offer key insights into how gaming and social media are designed to keep people hooked.\nWe’ll also have workshops and s essions on at-risk populations and the far-reaching impact of gambling\, g aming and other risky behaviors\; the intersection of problem gambling and human trafficking\; legislative and advocacy updates in CT and much more! \n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNavig ating the Future of Problem Gambling
\nThis year we’re excited to feature Spencer Christian as our keynote speaker! Be st known as the former weather forecaster for ABC’s Good Morning America\, Spencer recently authored a book entitled\, “You Bet Your Life\,” in whic h he details his struggles with disordered gambling.
\nWe are also thrilled to be joined by Cam Adair\, internationa lly-known YouTuber and pioneer on video gaming addiction. He will be shari ng his personal journey of overcoming his addiction to the gaming world and offer key insights i nto how gaming and social media are designed to keep people hooked.
\nWe’ll also have workshops and sessions on at-r isk populations and the far-reaching impact of gambling\, gaming and other risky behaviors\; the intersection of problem gambling and human traffick ing\; legislative and advocacy updates in CT and much more!
\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6620@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:People often indicate that a person who struggles with addictio n has a “problem’ with the drug of choice\; that said\, we need to expand the thinking of the addiction workforce to consider addiction as a SOLUTIO N to a DEEPER problem. Problems that stem from trauma\, abuse\, ACE\, and neglect left unresolved will continue to manifest itself in the solution of addiction. A comprehensive\, holistic\, approach treating the whole pe rson from deep within can lead to a sustained and meaningful long-term rec overy. This workshop will examine the DIS-EASE within not only the person who struggles but within all of us as well as the importance of community and connection in the recovery process.\n6 CE Credit Program\n \nTickets: https://problemgambling.ticketleap.com/problem-gambling-treatment-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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
People often indicate that a person who struggles with addiction has a “problem’ with t he drug of choice\; that said\, we need to expand the thinking of the addi ction workforce to consider addiction as a SOLUTION to a DEEPER problem. Problems that stem from trauma\, abuse\, ACE\, and neglect left unresolved will continue to manifest itself in the solution of addiction. A compreh ensive\, holistic\, approach treating the whole person from deep within ca n lead to a sustained and meaningful long-term recovery. This workshop wil l examine the DIS-EASE within not only the person who struggles but within all of us as well as the importance of community and connection in the re covery process.
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Tickets: https://proble mgambling.ticketleap.com/problem-gambling-treatment-training-fall-2018/det ails.
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:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Haner Hernández\, PhD.\, CADCII\, LADCI\nThis t raining will focus on the connection between gambling and cultural intelli gence. Participants will learn about behavioral health disparities\, how to build health equity\, and will explore specific techniques and strategi es designed to engage and treat people from diverse identities and communi ties. The training will include didactic as well as interactive exercises designed to engage participants and elicit their input. The training is intended for entry to advanced level.\nClock hours/Continuing Education Un its: 4.5\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-hernandez-presents-cult ural-competency-and-gambling-tickets-48572592933. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPrese nter: Haner Hernández\, PhD.\, CADCII\, LADCI
\nThis t raining will focus on the connection between gambling and cultural intelli gence. Participants will learn about behavioral health disparities\, how to build health equity\, and will explore specific techniques and strategi es designed to engage and treat people from diverse identities and communi ties. The training will include didactic as well as interactive exercises designed to engage participants and elicit their input. The training is intended for entry to advanced level.
\nClock hours/Continuing Educa tion Units: 4.5
\n 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:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Deborah Haskins\nDo you know how to have th e conversation about problem gambling with gamblers exhibiting risky gambl ing behavior or who may have a gambling disorder? Do you know how to provi de problem gambling wellness in the communities outside of the therapy off ice/mental health agency? Are you skilled in how to engage culturally div erse persons/families/communities and how to have the conversation about p roblem gambling? Well\, attend this webinar which will also include a dem onstration of how to have the conversation with a culturally diverse forme r gambler.\nLearning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, part icipants will be able to:\n\nLearn effective conversation skills for gambl ers and community members about problem gambling\;\nLearn how to provide a “warm” transfer to problem gambling treatment and/or peer recovery resour ces\;\nExpand cultural awareness about how to engage culturally diverse ga mblers\, loved ones\, and communities when sharing problem gambling advoca cy and wellness.\n\nDr. Deborah G. Haskins is President of the Maryland Co uncil on Problem Gambling\, Director of Counseling Programs and Associate Professor of Counseling at Trinity Washington University. She has a PhD in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University. Dr. Haskins is a Licensed Cli nical Professional Counselor\, Master Addictions Counselor\, International ly Certified Gambling Counselor\, and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor. \nClock hours/Continuing Education Units: 2.0\nTickets: https://www.eventb rite.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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPrese nter: Dr. Deborah Haskins
\nDo you know how to have th e conversation about problem gambling with gamblers exhibiting risky gambl ing behavior or who may have a gambling disorder? Do you know how to provi de problem gambling wellness in the communities outside of the therapy off ice/mental health agency? Are you skilled in how to engage culturally div erse persons/families/communities and how to have the conversation about p roblem gambling? Well\, attend this webinar which will also include a dem onstration of how to have the conversation with a culturally diverse forme r gambler.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, participants will be able to:
\nDr. Deborah G. Haskins is Pre sident of the Maryland Council on Problem Gambling\, Director of Counselin g Programs and Associate Professor of Counseling at Trinity Washington Uni versity. She has a PhD in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University. Dr. Haskins is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor\, Master Addictions Counselor\, Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor\, and Board-Appro ved Clinical Supervisor.
\nClock hours/Continuing Education Units: 2 .0
\n 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:20210725T223426Z 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 le arning about working with military members and veterans with gambling prob lems and their families. The participants will gain knowledge of the five branches of service\, their missions\, and traditions. Research suggests t hat the rate of problem gambling is higher among military personnel than t hat of the general population. Problem gambling tends to co-occur with oth er disorders that have elevated rates among those who have served in the m ilitary\, such as substance abuse\, intimate partner violence (IPV)\, post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\, depression\, and suicide. While there is an abundance of opportunities for veterans and enlisted personnel to ga mble\, many members of the military do not have access to treatment for ga mbling problems and may face disciplinary action for seeking help. Partici pants will also become familiar with various services and interventions th at are beneficial to military members and veterans with gambling problems and their families.\n Learning Objectives:\nAt the conclusion of this webi nar\, participants will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the demographics of toda y’s military\nUnderstand military culture\nIdentify Gambling Problems amon g Veterans\n\nThomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP is th e owner & operator of Broffman Training & Consultation Services and is a r egionally known trainer and consultant. His primary expertise has been a Motivational Interviewing trainer\, consultant and practitioner for over 2 5 yrs. He has been involved in MI implementation projects (MI(Motivationa l Interviewing) training and MI coaching) in family service and healthcare agencies as well as a variety of assisted treatment homeless and housing\ , domestic violence\, co-occurring disorders\, gambling treatment programs \, and day treatment/IOP. (Intensive Out Patient)\nClock hours/Continuing Education Units: 2.0\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thomas-e-brof fman-phd-licsw-presents-gambling-problems-among-veterans-webinar-tickets-4 8705284818. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPrese nter: Thomas E. Broffman\, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP
\nThis training is for behavioral health providers interested in le arning about working with military members and veterans with gambling prob lems and their families. The participants will gain knowledge of the five branches of service\, their missions\, and traditions. Research suggests t hat the rate of problem gambling is higher among military personnel than t hat of the general population. Problem gambling tends to co-occur with oth er disorders that have elevated rates among those who have served in the m ilitary\, such as substance abuse\, intimate partner violence (IPV)\, post -traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\, depression\, and suicide. While there is an abundance of opportunities for veterans and enlisted personnel to ga mble\, many members of the military do not have access to treatment for ga mbling problems and may face disciplinary action for seeking help. Partici pants will also become familiar with various services and interventions th at are beneficial to military members and veterans with gambling problems and their families.
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\nAt the conclusion of this webinar\, par ticipants will be able to:
\nThomas E. Broffman \, PhD\, LICSW\, CAADAC\, CCS\, CEAP is the owner & operator of B roffman Training & Consultation Services and is a regionally known trainer and consultant. His primary expertise has been a Motivational Interviewi ng trainer\, consultant and practitioner for over 25 yrs. He has been inv olved in MI implementation projects (MI(Motivational Interviewing) trainin g and MI coaching) in family service and healthcare agencies as well as a variety of assisted treatment homeless and housing\, domestic violence\, c o-occurring disorders\, gambling treatment programs\, and day treatment/IO P. (Intensive Out Patient)
\nClock hours/Continuing Education Units : 2.0
\n 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-6847@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Pennsylvania CONTACT:Josh Ercole\; 215-643-4542\; josh@pacouncil.com\; https://www.pacou ncil.com/ DESCRIPTION:2019 CCGP STATEWIDE EAST CONFERENCE\nwill focus on:\n\nThe curr ent state of gambling in the region\, and throughout the country\, and the impact this may have on individuals experiencing problems\, and on those who may be at risk\nImportant considerations for criminal charges that gam bling clients may be facing\nUsing technology to reach out individuals who may not have access to physical\, on-site assistance\n\n \nPRESENTERS\nVi ctor Ortiz\, MSW\, LADC-I\, CADC-II\nNational Presenter – Boston\, MA\n \n Stephen Block\, CPGC\, ICGC-II\nNew York Council on Problem Gambling\n \nJ ody Bechtold\, LCSW\, ICGC-II\, BACC\, PC\nCEO and Co-Founder\, The Better Institute\nTickets: https://www.pacouncil.com/events/2019-sw-east/. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T160000 LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Philadelphia Northeast @ 2400 Old Lincoln Hwy\, Tre vose\, PA 19053 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CCGP Statewide East Conference (PA) URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/ccgp-statewide-east-conference-pa/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nw ill focus on:
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National Presenter – Boston\, MA
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New York Council on Problem Gambling
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CEO and Co-Founder\, The Better Institute
\nTickets: https://www.pacouncil.com /events/2019-sw-east/.
X-COST:$60/$70 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.pacouncil.com/events/2019-sw-east/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6849@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Pennsylvania CONTACT:Josh Ercole\; 215-643-4542\; josh@pacouncil.com\; https://www.pacou ncil.com/ DESCRIPTION:2019 CCGP STATEWIDE WEST CONFERENCE\nwill focus on:\n\nEvidence based treatment problem gambling treatment successes and shortcomings\nTh e use of Solution Focused Brief Therapy with clients experiencing gambling related issues\nThe importance of addressing grief in problem gambling tr eatment\n\n \nPRESENTERS\nDr. Jon E. Grant\, JD\, MD\, MPH\nProfessor\, De pt. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience – The University of Chicago – Chicago\, IL\n \nNancy Milliron\, MS\, CADC\, LPC (ret)\, CCMS\, CCPG\nC onsultant Trainer\n \nDeborah Haskins\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, ACS\, MAC\, ICGC-II \nPresident\, Maryland Council on Problem Gambling\n \nAGENDA\n8:00-8:30 – Registration & Breakfast\n \n8:30-8:45 – Welcome & Opening Remarks\n \n8: 45-10:15 – Jon E. Grant\, JD\, MD\, MPH\n“Evidence Based Tx for Problem Ga mbling: What Do We Know & What Do We Need to Learn?”\n \n10:15-10:30 – Mor ning Break\n \n10:30-12:00 – Jon E. Grant\, JD\, MD\, MPH\n“Evidence Based Tx for Problem Gambling”\, cont.\n \n12:00-12:45 – Lunch\n \n12:45-2:15 – Nancy Milliron\, MS\, CADC\, LPC (ret)\, CCMS\, CCPG\n“Solution Focused B rief Therapy and Gambling Disorder”\n \n2:15-2:30 – Afternoon Break\n \n2: 30-4:00 – Deborah Haskins\, Ph.D.\, LCPC\, ACS\, MAC\, ICGC-II\n“This is t oo Hard!! Helping Problem Gamblers Breath through Grief and Loss”\n \n4:00 – Closing Remarks\nte\nTickets: https://www.pacouncil.com/events/2019-sw- west/. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T160000 LOCATION:Wyndham University Center Pittsburgh @ 100 Lytton Ave\, Pittsburgh \, PA 15213 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:CCGP Statewide West Conference (PA) URL:https://www.ncpgambling.org/event/ccgp-statewide-east-conference-pa-2/ X-COST-TYPE:external X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nwill focus on:
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Professor\, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience – The University of Chicago – Chicago\, IL
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Consultant Trainer
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President\, Maryland Council on Problem Gambling
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“Evidence Bas ed Tx for Problem Gambling: What Do We Know & What Do We Need to Learn?”
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Tickets: https://www.pacouncil.com/events/2019-sw-west/.
X-COST:$60/$70 X-TICKETS-URL:https://www.pacouncil.com/events/2019-sw-west/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6937@www.ncpgambling.org DTSTAMP:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Natalie Pinto\; (617) 981-2393\; natalie@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:The Intersection of Problem Gambling\, Trauma and Domestic Viol ence\nThis training will explore the intersection where problem gambling a nd trauma meet\, considering the various types of gambling and the populat ions that experience trauma (i.e. sexual abuse survivors\, victims of dome stic abuse\, veterans\, etc.). Evidenced based and trauma informed screeni ng tools and treatment interventions to address both issues will be explor ed.\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 various vulnerable populations)\n• Describe the connection between problem gambling and trauma and how the two problem s interact with each other\n• Identify at least 3 evidenced based and trau ma informed treatment interventions to address both of problem gambling an d trauma symptoms together\nBaxter Chandler\, LICSW is the Program Manager of the Adult and Child Partial Hospitalization Programs at Baystate Medic al Center and teaches in the MSW program of Westfield State University. Ba xter received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Andrew’s College in North Carolina and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Geo rgia. For 26 years he has worked with people dealing with mental health an d substance use disorders in a variety of treatment settings including med ical units\, crisis programs\, partial hospital programs\, and outpatient behavioral health services. In addition to his work with co-occurring diso rders\, he has interests in group therapy\, motivational interviewing\, an d suicide prevention.\nFor more information including if you are deaf or h ard of hearing\, or are a person with a disability and require an accommod ation\, please contact Odessa Dwarika\, Director of Programs and Services @ 617-426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-1855 or odessa@maccg.org.\n \nFunded By: Mas sachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Servic es\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/baxter-chandler-presents-the-int ersection-of-problem-gambling-trauma-and-domestic-violence-tickets-5441944 9037. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Intersection of Problem Gambling \, Trauma and Domestic Violence
\nThis training will explore the intersection where problem gambling and trauma meet\, conside ring the various types of gambling and the populations that experience tra uma (i.e. sexual abuse survivors\, victims of domestic abuse\, veterans\, etc.). Evidenced based and trauma informed screening tools and treatment i nterventions to address both issues will be explored.
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\nAt the end of the training\, participant s will be able to:
\n• Describe at least 3 signs/symptoms of both pr oblem gambling and trauma reactions (across various vulnerable populations )
\n• Describe the connection between problem gambling and trauma an d how the two problems interact with each other
\n• Identify at leas t 3 evidenced based and trauma informed treatment interventions to address both of problem gambling and trauma symptoms together
\nBaxter Chan dler\, LICSW is the Program Manager of the Adult and Child Partial Hospita lization Programs at Baystate Medical Center and teaches in the MSW progra m of Westfield State University. Baxter received a bachelor’s degree in ps ychology from St. Andrew’s College in North Carolina and a Master’s in Soc ial Work from the University of Georgia. For 26 years he has worked with p eople 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 health services. In addition to his work with co-occurring disorders\, he has interests in group thera py\, motivational interviewing\, and suicide prevention.
\nFor more information including if you are deaf or hard of hearing\, or are a person with a disability and require an accommodation\, please contact Odessa Dw arika\, Director of Programs and Services @ 617-426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-18 55 or odessa@maccg.org.
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Funded By: Massachusetts Departm ent of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services
\n 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:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Natalie Pinto\; (617) 981-2393\; natalie@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:The Blurring Lines of Youth Gaming & Gambling: Implications for the Public Health Field\nThe world of what we have considered “gambling” has shifted dramatically in recent years. In this training\, participants 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 an d gambling.\nLearning Objectives: \nAt the end of the training\, participa nts will be able to:\n• Describe at least three recent trends in youth vid eo gaming and gambling\n• Identify risk and protective factors\, as well a s specific youth vulnerable populations for problem “gaming” and gambling \n• Describe three methods of addressing problematic gaming and gambling i n their work\nJulie Hynes has over 16 years of experience in addictions pr evention and program coordination. Her passions include community educatio n\, leadership development\, media and public policy. She regularly provid es training and technical assistance on prevention and problem gambling ac ross the United States and is a past recipient of Wuelfing Prevention Awar d from the National Council on Problem Gambling.\nFor more information inc luding if you are deaf or hard of hearing\, or are a person with a disabil ity and require an accommodation\, please contact Odessa Dwarika\, Directo r of Programs and Services @ 617-426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-1855 or odessa@ma ccg.org.\nFunded By: Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/julie-hy nes-presentsthe-blurring-lines-of-youth-gaming-gambling-implications-for-t he-public-health-tickets-54414518289. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Blurring Lines of Youth Gaming & Gambling: Implications for the Public Health Field
\n< p>The world of what we have considered “gambling” has shifted dramatically in recent years. In this training\, participants will gain an understandi ng of recent and emerging trends in gaming and how these trends have blurr ed the lines between how we have defined gaming and gambling.\nAt the end of the training\, pa rticipants will be able to:
\n• Describe at least three recent trend s in youth video gaming and gambling
\n• Identify risk and protectiv e factors\, as well as specific youth vulnerable populations for problem “ gaming” and gambling
\n• Describe three methods of addressing proble matic gaming and gambling in their work
\nJulie Hynes has over 16 ye ars of experience in addictions prevention and program coordination. Her p assions include community education\, leadership development\, media and p ublic policy. She regularly provides training and technical assistance on prevention and problem gambling across the United States and is a past rec ipient of Wuelfing Prevention Award from the National Council on Problem G ambling.
\nFor more information including if you are deaf or hard of 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.
\nFunded By: Massa chusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services
\n 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:20210725T223426Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Massachusetts CONTACT:Natalie Pinto\; (617) 981-2393\; natalie@maccg.org DESCRIPTION:Working with Families Affected by Gambling Disorder\nThis cours e will focus on helping clinicians learn how to engage and treat the entir e family of problem gamblers and begin the path of recovery from this addi ction. All aspects of the effects on family members will be discussed\, in cluding the financial impact on the family\, the emotional ramifications\, including trust\, and the psychological consequences for many family memb ers. Often\, family members are left untreated with serious\, painful effe cts from their loved ones’ gambling. While the financial impact is the mos t obvious\, the other effects\, including severe depression\, trauma and a n inability to function\, are often present as well.\nLearning Objectives: \nAt the end of the training\, participants will be able to:\n• Identify symptoms of problem gambling and be able to understand the impact this add iction may have on family members\n• Interview\, assess\, refer\, and trea t members of the gamblers family members who may be affected by the gambli ng problems\n• Provide a safe\, therapeutic environment for growth and und erstanding of family members of problem gamblers as they work through the issues in themselves and their family\nDot Duda\, M. ED LMHC has over thir ty years treating substance abuse and twenty plus years treating those wit h a Gambling Disorder. She is the former Director of Outpatient Psychiatry and addictions at Mount Auburn hospital and is currently in private pract ice. Additionally\, Dot is a member of the New Hampshire Council on Compul sive Gambling Board of Directors. She graduated from Cambridge College\, C ambridge MA with a Master’s in Education\, Psychology/Counseling.\nFor mor e information including if you are deaf or hard of hearing\, or are a pers on 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.\nFunded By: Massachusetts Department of Public H ealth’s Office of Problem Gambling Services\nTickets: https://www.eventbri te.com/e/dot-duda-presents-working-with-families-affected-by-gambling-diso rder-tickets-54421731865. 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-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWorking with Families Affected by Ga mbling Disorder
\nThis course will focus on helping clinicians learn how to engage and treat the entire family of problem gamb lers and begin the path of recovery from this addiction. All aspects of th e effects on family members will be discussed\, including the financial im pact on the family\, the emotional ramifications\, including trust\, and t he psychological consequences for many family members. Often\, family memb ers are left untreated with serious\, painful effects from their loved one s’ gambling. While the financial impact is the most obvious\, the other ef fects\, including severe depression\, trauma and an inability to function\ , are often present as well.
\nLearning Objectives:
\nAt the end of the training\, participants will be able to:
\n• Identify symptoms of problem gambling and be able to understand the i mpact this addiction may have on family members
\n• Interview\, asse ss\, refer\, and treat members of the gamblers family members who may be a ffected by the gambling problems
\n• Provide a safe\, therapeutic en vironment for growth and understanding of family members of problem gamble rs as they work through the issues in themselves and their family
\nDot Duda\, M. ED LMHC has over thirty years treating substance abuse and t wenty plus years treating those with a Gambling Disorder. She is the forme r Director of Outpatient Psychiatry and addictions at Mount Auburn hospita l and is currently in private practice. Additionally\, Dot is a member of the New Hampshire Council on Compulsive Gambling Board of Directors. She g raduated from Cambridge College\, Cambridge MA with a Master’s in Educatio n\, Psychology/Counseling.
\nFor more information including if you a re deaf or hard of hearing\, or are a person with a disability and require an accommodation\, please contact Odessa Dwarika\, Director of Programs a nd Services @ 617-426-4554\, TTY: 617-426-1855 or odessa@maccg.org.
\n< p>Funded By: Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Office of Problem Gambling Services\n 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