Description

Counselors seeking information on how they can work with clients affected by gambling disorder in their practice will benefit from this introduction through a Gambling Disorder Overview.  Participants will learn about gambling disorder patterns, phases, and risk factors as well as diagnostic classifications and the gambling continuum.  The online training will look at types of gambling and how public perceptions and stigma around gambling impact awareness, treatment, and recovery.  We’ll look at some of the brain science – the neurobiology – surrounding gambling disorder and the similarities and differences between substance use and gambling disorders.  Information about why counselors should consider seeking gambling counselor certification and basic information on goals and requirements of certification will be covered.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify at least seven public perceptions regarding gambling that impact awareness and treatment barriers.

• Participants will be able to identify the diagnostic terms and justifications used to place gambling disorder among the Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders section in the DSM-5.

• Participants will be able to compare the similarities and differences between substance use and gambling disorders, including cognitive impairment and brain response.

• Participants will be able to identify potential benefits and requirements for becoming a Certified Gambling Counselor.

Presented by:

Maureen Greeley, BS; and Tana Russell, SUDP, WSCGC-II, NCTTP

Continuing Education Units:

2 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 2

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Clinical Assessment
• Counseling Services
• Pharmacology and Physiology
• Legal, Ethical and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: No

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

This course is not approved by the Nevada Certification Board.

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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