Join us this spring for four Problem Gambling Clinical Trainings in Bethlehem. You are not required to register for all four days. Please be sure to read the payment and parking information at the bottom of this page.
Completed: May 9, 2018: Assessing and Treating Problem Gambling with Individuals Experiencing PTSD. This six-hour training will educate counselor practitioners on the stress reaction to trauma. It presents recent empirical evidence on the prevalence of PTSD found on Gamblers in treatment. It will explain the importance of performing a comprehensive assessment and the selection of appropriate treatment modality. Presenter: Paula Sanchez, Ph.D.
Completed: May 10, 2018: Compassion & Self-Compassion in the Treatment and Recovery of Problem and Disordered Gambling. It goes without saying that there are many underlying causes of addictions. In every situation, however, no matter what the causes are, compassion and self-compassion can aid in the treatment and recovery process in several ways. Whether it be in the form of motivation, the development and/or rebuilding of relationships, or forgiveness, the importance of compassion and self-compassion cannot be overlooked. This workshop will explore how vital it is to foster these skills in the treatment and recovery of gambling disorder. Presenter: Glenn Osowski, NCGC-II, CPSS
May 30, 2018: Gambling Disorder: Women. Most people who suffer from gambling related issues slowly lose control of how much time and money they spend engaging in the activity. This inability to stick to limits can lead to financial issues, as well as a host of other problems. Many times, as the problem intensifies, other areas of the person’s life will be negatively impacted, including families, work and community. In many situations, the person who is directly impacted is a woman. The impact of problem gambling on women can be devastating. While traditionally seen as a problem that primarily impacts males, research suggests growing numbers of women who experience problems related to gambling. This training will focus on the participation of women in various types of gambling, how they are impacted, and most importantly, vital considerations in the approach of treatment for this population. Presenter: Nancy Milliron, MS, CAC, CCMS, LPC
May 31, 2018: Drugs, Alcohol, and Mental Health: Where and How Does Gambling Fit? The growing trend of research aimed at exploring the issues related to problem gambling has raised many questions in its association to drugs, alcohol, and mental health. This training is aimed at identifying the interconnectedness of problem gambling to addiction and mental health within clinical practice. Strategies for managing treatment barriers and best practice will be shared and discussed. Also, with the DSM-5 reclassification of Gambling Disorder, it has created clinical opportunities in the treatment of addiction. The new diagnostic criteria of Gambling Disorders, as well as its relationship to clinical practice will also be discussed. Presenter: Victor Ortiz, MSW, LADC I, CADC II
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Check-in/Registration: 8:30 a.m. Trainings will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. each day and end at 4:00 p.m.
If you have attended our trainings before, you may be familiar with the parking lot across 3rd Street from the Northampton Community College (NCC) Fowler Southside Center. This parking lot is now a building. Free parking is available on either side of the Fowler Center on the north side of 3rd Street, as well as on the surface lots off of 2nd Street to the north of the building, as usual. In addition, there is a temporary entrance to the building that includes an accessible ramp. On the morning of your training, please allow a few extra minutes to find parking and navigate the constructino.
Fee: None, and a continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Credits (6 per day): CAC, APA, and NCGC from IGCCB, NASW-PA and LVPCA. Payment for credits will be collected the day of the workshop; cash or check will be accepted. (Cost of 6 credits: LVPCA members, $30; LVPCA non-members $35; NASW members $15, non-members, $25)
Lehigh Valley Psychological and Counseling Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. LVPCA maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 6 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.
RSVP: Register on this web site prior to each training. Questions? Email [email protected].
Presented by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA and sponsored by Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem
