Training Calendar

Navigating the Future of Problem Gambling

This year we’re excited to feature Spencer Christian as our keynote speaker! Best known as the former weather forecaster for ABC’s Good Morning America, Spencer recently authored a book entitled, “You Bet Your Life,” in which he details his struggles with disordered gambling.

We 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 addiction to the gaming world and offer key insights into how gaming and social media are designed to keep people hooked.

We’ll also have workshops 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!

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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

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