Training Calendar
We believe it’s crucial to advance diverse perspectives on problem gambling. Here, you’ll find events hosted by leaders, researchers, clinicians and advocates from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. Many of our trainings also offer gambling-specific CEs!
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm ET, twice a week from 10/20/24 – 11/21/24
Organization Name: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
Hidden problems with gambling often derail recovery from mental health and substance use disorders as signs and symptoms are often missed. This 10-session course, led by national experts, will build skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support. By the end of the course, attendees will be confident in their ability to identify and respond appropriately to gambling disorder within their client populations. Continuing Education Units for this course can be applied towards the Vermont Problem Gambling Specialist Certificate and IGCCB IGCG-1 certification. Classes will meet twice a week over 5 weeks. Free for clinicians serving (and residents of) Michigan and Vermont. $350 for folks from other states.
CEs available: 30.0
Cultural awareness and sensitivity play a crucial role in addressing and treating problem gambling. Join problem gambling treatment and prevention experts as they share their experiences with awareness, education, data collection, and intervention designed to increase effectiveness and inclusivity mitigating gambling-related harm. During the presentation, experts will also discuss the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling industry and how AI tools can impact individual populations.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in addressing problem gambling.
- Discuss the value of community engagement for assessment as it relates to diverse populations.
- Explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in responsible gambling across diverse populations.
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm ET, twice a week from 02/11/25 – 03/13/25
Organization Name: Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health
The Problem Gambling Essentials for Clinicians is a 10-session, 30-hour course to grow your skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support. This course, led by national experts, will build skills in gambling disorder assessment, treatment, and recovery support. By the end of the course, attendees will be confident in their ability to identify and respond appropriately to gambling disorder within their client populations. Earn up to 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) — 3 CEUs per attendance of each live class — while learning applicable skills from award-winning experts. Please note: This training is offered at no cost for providers in Vermont and Michigan. Classes will meet twice a week over 5 weeks.
CEs available: 30.0