Training Calendar

These sessions are designed for those counselors who are or plan to be working with problem gamblers and their families in a variety of clinical settings. We welcome participants from the criminal  justice field, the employee assistance field, the faith and pastoral care traditions, educators, the gaming industry, the recovering community and others to our programs. Though the information is designed for counselors to incorporate into their clinical practice we hope all of our participants, no matter who they may be, will learn about the effects of gambling disorder on the individual, family, and community and use the information to help those who fall into their own professional scope of practice. Completion of 30 hours of gambling-specific training education may allow participants to become eligible as a referral source for the WCPG’s 1-800-426-2535 Helpline. This listing is for Session 1 only. The 4 sessions of training will be September 25-26, October 23-24, January 8-9, and February 5-6. Number of CEU’s Available: 60

With gambling no longer limited to casinos and racetracks, young adults are being targeted in ways we’ve never seen before. From sports betting apps to online casinos, gambling is embedded in their digital lives—and the consequences are growing. Since the expansion of online betting in 2018, rates of problem gambling among young adults have surged. Are parents, college staff, coaches and counselors ready? This year’s MNAPG conference will explore the why behind the trend, review the latest research and share insights from experts in treatment, recovery and academia. Through deep discussion and collaboration, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding—and a shared set of next steps. Who Should Attend? The conference is appropriate for college staff, addiction counselors and therapists, social workers, law enforcement, school and church leaders, other health care and social service workers, lawyers, financial professionals, people in recovery and their families. CEU credits are available from various Minnesota professional licensing boards.