Description

This training will focus on how counselors and peer recovery support specialists can improve client outcomes by weaving the topic of gambling into their clinical processes.  Participants will learn about the Gambling Resources and Support Program (GRASP).  This Nevada based program was developed in response to a survey of Nevada addiction professionals where many respondents felt not enough attention was being provided to gambling issues among their clients and this was an area where more assistance was needed. To address this need, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Behavioral Health Wellness and Prevention, developed a program that utilizes digital therapeutics for the management of gambling issues in behavioral health.  By using digital therapeutics to address gambling issues as a secondary diagnosis or area of concern, clinical staff do not need to be experts or certified problem gambling counselors to effectively address gambling related problems among their clients.  This training will provide practical solutions for clinicians to use in identifying and responding to gambling issues among clients.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

1. Understand how addressing gambling issues among clinical populations can improve client outcomes.

2. Understand how technology can be harnessed within health apps to foster healthy relationships with gambling.

3. Understand how to weave the topic of gambling into their clinical processes including practice guidelines

Presented by:

Jeff Marotta, Ph.D., ICGC-II and Sam DeMello

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 Intake and Screening

• Clinical Assessment

• Treatment Plan

• Counseling Services

• Documentation

• Case Management

• Discharge and Continuing Care

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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