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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