Training Calendar

Presenters:    Jodie Nealley, Haner Hernandez PhD, Yvonne Andrews, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD

4 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 service of Gambling Disorders, increase community access to comprehensive and competent care, increase service & treatment delivery, and improve treatment outcomes. The Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery of gambling specific training’s for social services providers to build the capacity of knowledge 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.

Clock Hours/Continuing Education Units- 32

People often indicate that a person who struggles with addiction 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 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 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 person who struggles but within all of us as well as the importance of community and connection in the recovery process.

6 CE Credit Program

Presenters:    Jodie Nealley, Haner Hernandez PhD, Yvonne Andrews, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD

4 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 service of Gambling Disorders, increase community access to comprehensive and competent care, increase service & treatment delivery, and improve treatment outcomes. The Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery of gambling specific training’s for social services providers to build the capacity of knowledge 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.

Clock Hours/Continuing Education Units- 32

Presenters:    Jodie Nealley, Haner Hernandez PhD, Yvonne Andrews, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD

4 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 service of Gambling Disorders, increase community access to comprehensive and competent care, increase service & treatment delivery, and improve treatment outcomes. The Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery of gambling specific training’s for social services providers to build the capacity of knowledge 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.

Clock Hours/Continuing Education Units- 32

Presenter:      Haner Hernández, PhD., CADCII, LADCI

This training will focus on the connection between gambling and cultural intelligence.  Participants will learn about behavioral health disparities, how to build health equity, and will explore specific techniques and strategies designed to engage and treat people from diverse identities and communities.  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.

Clock hours/Continuing Education Units: 4.5

Presenters:    Jodie Nealley, Haner Hernandez PhD, Yvonne Andrews, Ted Nikolla & Thomas Broffman PhD

4 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 service of Gambling Disorders, increase community access to comprehensive and competent care, increase service & treatment delivery, and improve treatment outcomes. The Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery of gambling specific training’s for social services providers to build the capacity of knowledge 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.

Clock Hours/Continuing Education Units- 32

Presenter:      Dr. Deborah Haskins

Do you know how to have the conversation about problem gambling with gamblers exhibiting risky gambling behavior or who may have a gambling disorder? Do you know how to provide problem gambling wellness in the communities outside of the therapy office/mental health agency?  Are you skilled in how to engage culturally diverse persons/families/communities and how to have the conversation about problem gambling?  Well, attend this webinar which will also include a demonstration of how to have the conversation with a culturally diverse former gambler.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Learn effective conversation skills for gamblers and community members about problem gambling;
• Learn how to provide a “warm” transfer to problem gambling treatment and/or peer recovery resources;
• Expand cultural awareness about how to engage culturally diverse gamblers, loved ones, and communities when sharing problem gambling advocacy and wellness.

Dr. Deborah G. Haskins is President of the Maryland Council 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 Clinical Professional Counselor, Master Addictions Counselor, Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor, and Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Clock hours/Continuing Education Units: 2.0