Webinar Series 2016

We invite you to join us for a series of free webinars designed to provide additional problem gambling clinical training on a variety of topics. 1 CEU will be offered for each CEU. All webinars are one (1) hour, 12:00-1:00 PM EST.

Friday, January 29, 2016
“Problem Gambling Assessment”
Moderator: Lori Rugle, PhD, NCGC II, BACC
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Learning Objectives: Attendees should be able to:
• Identify at least three methods to assess problem gambling severity.
• Identify how to assess for legal and financial problems in individuals presenting with gambling disorder.
• Assess for subtypes of problem gamblers.

Friday, February 26, 2016
“How to Engage Clients with Gambling Disorder in Treatment”
Moderator: Lori Rugle, PhD, NCGC II, BACC
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Learning Objectives: Attendees should be able to:
• Identify strategies to address issues of shame and stigma among clients with gambling disorder.
• Identify common concerns of gambling clients that can be used to increase motivation to engage in treatment.
• Identify motivational strategies to engage and maintain clients with gambling disorder in treatment.

Friday, March 25, 2016
“Treatment Planning with Gambling Disordered Clients”
Moderator: Jeffrey M. Beck, LPC, CCGC, JD, CART, MTC, ABD
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Learning Objectives: Attendees should be able to:
• Use ASAM guidelines for developing a problem gambling treatment plan.
• Understand how to incorporate financial issues into a problem gambling treatment plan.
• Develop a collaborative, goal oriented treatment plan.

Friday, April 29, 2016
“Couples and Family Counseling for Gambling Disorder”
Moderator: Lori Rugle, PhD, NCGC II, BACC
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Learning Objectives: Attendees should be able to:
• Identify most common couples and family issues to address around gambling disorder.
• Develop effective strategies for working with financial issues and money protection Planning.
• Address common therapeutic challenges in working with couples and families dealing with a gambling disorder.

Thursday, May 26, 2016
“Cognitive Behavioral Strategies to Address Irrational Thinking in Clients with Gambling Disorder”
Moderator: Jeffrey M. Beck, LPC, CCGC, JD, CART, MTC, ABD
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Learning Objectives: Attendees should be able to:
• Identify common irrational thoughts held by clients with gambling disorder.
• Utilize strategies for increasing clients awareness of irrational thoughts.
• Develop strategies to help clients recognize irrational thoughts as relapse risk factors.

Friday, June 24, 2016
“Gambling Problems Among Individuals with Serious Mental Illness”
Moderator: Lori Rugle, PhD, NCGC II, BACC

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Learning Objectives: Attendees should be able to:
• Identify the impact of gambling among individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness.
• Identify at least three common perceived benefits of gambling for individuals with serious mental illness.
• Identify treatment approaches to address gambling problems among those with serious mental illness.

If you or someone you know is struggling with problem gambling and other addictive behaviors, call or text the free, confidential Maryland Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) to be connected to helpful resources, including Peer Recovery Support. Or visit helpmygamblingproblem.org.