In this self-paced, online course, Dr. Rory Reid discusses suicidality among problem gamblers and integrate the findings from a recent study looking at this issue among Las Vegas gamblers. Discussion will focus on suicide prevention strategies. The second half of the presentation will talk about stress coping strategies, given so many problem gamblers have experienced additional stressors related to the pandemic.
Presented by: Rory Reid, Ph.D.,LCSW, ICGC-II
Dr. Rory Reid holds a master's degree in social work and a doctorate degree in neuropsychology. After his post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA, he obtained post-doctoral education in clinical research with Harvard Medical School. He is a Research Psychologist with the UCLA Gambling Studies and has published research on gambling related issues in numerous scientific journals.
Continuing Education Units: 2 CEUs
This training is approved for by the following professional organizations:
National
- National Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
- International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)
Nevada
- Nevada Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, & Gambling Counselors
- Nevada State Board of Nursing
- Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors
- State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers
- Nevada Certification Board - PRSS Approved
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