Training Calendar

2019 CCGP STATEWIDE EAST CONFERENCE

will focus on:

• The current 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
• Important considerations for criminal charges that gambling clients may be facing
• Using technology to reach out individuals who may not have access to physical, on-site assistance

PRESENTERS

Victor Ortiz, MSW, LADC-I, CADC-II

National Presenter – Boston, MA

Stephen Block, CPGC, ICGC-II

New York Council on Problem Gambling

Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, PC

CEO and Co-Founder, The Better Institute

2019 CCGP STATEWIDE WEST CONFERENCE

will focus on:

• Evidence based treatment problem gambling treatment successes and shortcomings
• The use of Solution Focused Brief Therapy with clients experiencing gambling related issues
• The importance of addressing grief in problem gambling treatment

PRESENTERS

Dr. Jon E. Grant, JD, MD, MPH

Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience – The University of Chicago – Chicago, IL

Nancy Milliron, MS, CADC, LPC (ret), CCMS, CCPG

Consultant Trainer

Deborah Haskins, Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II

President, Maryland Council on Problem Gambling

AGENDA

8:00-8:30 – Registration & Breakfast

8:30-8:45 – Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:45-10:15 – Jon E. Grant, JD, MD, MPH

“Evidence Based Tx for Problem Gambling: What Do We Know & What Do We Need to Learn?”

10:15-10:30 – Morning Break

10:30-12:00 – Jon E. Grant, JD, MD, MPH

“Evidence Based Tx for Problem Gambling”, cont.

12:00-12:45 – Lunch

12:45-2:15 – Nancy Milliron, MS, CADC, LPC (ret), CCMS, CCPG

“Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Gambling Disorder”

2:15-2:30 – Afternoon Break

2:30-4:00 – Deborah Haskins, Ph.D., LCPC, ACS, MAC, ICGC-II

“This is too Hard!! Helping Problem Gamblers Breath through Grief and Loss”

4:00 – Closing Remarks

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Western Regional Conference on Problem Gambling Awareness – two-day pre-conference workshops, May 6-7, two-day main conference, May 8-9. Recovery Coach Professionalism May 6-7; Recovery Coach Spirituality May 8-9.