Training Calendar

Join Regina Kaplan for a 60-minute exclusive webinar that will present a brief history of Gam-Anon; the purposes of Gam-Anon, relationship between Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous; and how the Gam-Anon program works to assist its members to cope with the gambling problem and emotionally support the GA members who are in recovery. Questions and discussion are encouraged.

Kaplan has been a Gam-Anon member for 46 years. She served as Executive Secretary of the Gam-Anon International Service Office from 1994 – 2019 and is currently CEO Gam-Anon International Service Office.

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There are no CEUs for this event.

Hosted by Problem Gambling Network of Ohio

When gamblers are in treatment settings: inpatient, intensive outpatient, or outpatient discharge, they need to have the necessary tools and an aftercare plan to maintain the recovery process. The beginning of this workshop will focus on how case management can help patients develop an aftercare plan and access the tools to maintain abstinence from gambling. The workshop will then focus on problem gambling and its relationship with money. This engaging portion of the workshop will discuss values and beliefs regarding money; how to assess current finances; creating a simple budget and repayment plan; and Gamblers Anonymous “Pressure Relief”.

Presenter: Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II

Agenda: 10:00am – 12:00pm: Case Management & Treatment Options with Problem Gambling Clients

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Financial Recovery and the Relationship to Problem Gambling

Objectives: 1. Understand how to ask multiple questions in assessing clients’ wants and needs. 2. Understand four components of an aftercare plan and five resources/tools for problem gamblers and affected individuals. 3. Understand three reasons why money issues need to be addressed early in treatment and four ways how to use the client’s values about money to create treatment goals and objectives. 4. Become comfortable with the forms to categorize clients’ financial issues.

CEUs available: 4

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Hosted by CT Council on Problem Gambling

Joe Verrengia, former State Representative and Co-Chair of the Public Safety Committee joins Paul Tarbox, CCPG Manager of Advocacy and Communication for a webinar that features a brief overview of the Connecticut legislative process, techniques on how to engage your legislators and get your voice heard, and Joe will share his firsthand knowledge on the factors that chairs, and elected members of the General Assembly must take into consideration when major pieces of legislation, specifically the various potential expansion of gaming bills from the last few years, are being debated.

Learning Objectives:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the legislative process of the Connecticut General Assembly and the various committees of cognizance, officials, and interest groups involved in most problem gambling orientated legislation
2. Identify techniques such as tracking legislation, writing testimony, engaging legislators, and other grassroot efforts
3. Develop an understanding on the considerations that an elected member factors into considerations to support or oppose a piece of legislation at the various legislative stages

CEs available: 1

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Hosted by New York Council on Problem Gambling

Description:
This one-hour course introduces Community Reinforcement and Family Therapy (CRAFT) and how this approach can help families have more effective communication to change challenging behaviors with loved ones that are key to healthier outcomes.

Presenter:
Mary Ann Badenoch, LMHC, NBCC, MAC

Mary Ann has many years of clinical experience in psychiatric and substance use issues. She previously worked as a therapist at Summit Oaks Hospital, an acute care psychiatric and substance use hospital. She also maintains a small private therapy practice, specializing in substance and gambling addictions, and working with both individuals and family members.

CEs available:
1 OASAS CASAC/CPP Clock Hour
1 Social Work Clock Hour
1 LMHC Clock Hour

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Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health presents: Spring Training Institute-Foundations in Gambling Disorder

There are a total of 9 courses that meet from 12:00pm – 3:30pm each day.
CEU’s: 30
Cost: $250

Are you interested in developing the knowledge and skill set to identify and address problem gambling in your clinical practice or social service setting? Hidden problems with gambling often derail recovery from mental health and substance use disorders as signs and symptoms are often missed.

Join our Training Institute; Foundations in Gambling Disorder, a 30-hour course designed increase community access to comprehensive, competent care and improve treatment outcomes. The Training Institute provides foundational knowledge of gambling disorder for providers in behavioral health settings and can be applied towards the Gaming Health Specialist (GHS) Certificate.

Course 1: Introduction to Problem Gambling, Trainer: Jodie Nealley, Tuesday, April 27th, 2021
Course 2: Prevention, Youth and Emerging Technology, Trainer: Julie Hynes, Thursday, April 29th, 2021
Course 3: Assessment and Diagnosis, Trainer: Jeremy Wampler, Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
Course 4: Gambling as a Co-Occurring Disorder, Trainer: Jeremy Wampler, Thursday, May 6th, 2021
Course 5: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Other Evidence-Based Treatment, Trainer: Eunice Aviles, Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
Course 6: Social Injustice, Trauma and Problem Gambling, Trainer: Deborah Haskins, Thursday, May 13th, 2021
Course 7: Integrating Recovery Supports into Clinical Practice, Trainer: Jodie Nealley, Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
Course 8: The Big Picture: Understanding Disparities and Building Equity, Trainer: Haner Hernández, Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Course 9: Gambling Disorders: Putting it all Together, Trainer: Jodie Nealley, Tuesday, May 25, 2021

CEUs available: 30

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Learn about and talk to the NCPG Board of Director candidates as they present their vision for the organization. Information about the candidates and how to vote will be released soon.

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Hosted by Problem Gambling Network of Ohio

The movie and television industries have produced a myriad of content related to gambling. Many are well researched and feature problem gambling themes. This interactive portion of the workshop will feature media clips depicting problem gambling themes that will be useful in helping counselors/therapists better understand the language and symptoms of problem gambling. Finally, while the media industry may show a perception of recovery support groups, few have been to or have experienced a Gambler’s Anonymous meeting. More gamblers and families in recovery use the Gamblers Anonymous and Gamanon Recovery Programs to treat their gambling problem than other treatment strategies. The workshop will close with an overview of each Step, how the Steps work in conjunction with each other, spirituality vs. religion, and how to work the Steps with clients/patients.

Presenter: Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II

Agenda: 10:00am – 12:00pm: Problem Gambling in Media

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch Break

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Working the Gambler’s Anonymous 12 Step Program

Objectives: 1. Understand the nine signs and symptoms of problem gambling through media and how you can use media in working with problem gambling clients. 2. Attendees will know the difference between spirituality, religion, and Higher Power, and how it applies to treatment and recovery. 3. Gain an understanding of each Step of the 12 Steps in the Gamblers Anonymous Recovery Program and provide the attendees with the ability to talk the language of the Steps to patients/clients.

CEUs available: 4

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Hosted by CT Council on Problem Gambling

With the popularity of cryptocurrency, alt coins, and NFTs on the rise this introductory level presentation will help separate myth from fact. We’ll explore what cryptocurrency is, examine some of the most popular types of cryptocurrency, and discuss the emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs.) Together we will begin to understand the world of decentralized currencies, as well as decentralized casinos and other gambling opportunities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Each participant will be able to explain the basic tenets of cryptocurrency, what it is, why people use it, and how people get it.

2. Each participant will be able to differentiate between the traditional banking structure and decentralized banking.

3. Each participant will be able to define Non-Fungible Tokens.

CEs available: 1

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Join Ted Hartwell for a webinar exclusive. He will share his story of exposure to gambling activities at an early age that led to a long history of recreational and then disordered gambling. Hartwell will also discuss the ingredients that came together to turn what was initially an entertaining pastime into a gambling problem that seriously impacted many areas of his life. Finally, he will talk about the defining moments that resulted in his seeking out help and engaging in a process of recovery that continues to this day.

Hartwell has been a member of the research faculty of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas since 1991. He is a longtime member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. As a problem gambler in long-term recovery, he promotes awareness, prevention, and treatment of problem gambling for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, where he has developed gaming disorder and student-athlete gambling awareness programs.

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Military personnel and veterans are at higher risk for gambling problems. Therefore, NCPG, in partnership with RG 24seven and funding from the Entain Foundation US, is launching Operation Responsible Gambling to increase awareness of risk for gambling problems in the military community using brief videos by veterans in recovery from gambling problems. Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte and other partners to learn more about the issue and the campaign.

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