Description

Dr. Rory Reid will be discussing 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.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Understand the findings and implications of a recent study on suicidality among Las Vegas gamblers

• Learn about suicide prevention strategies

• Learn about stress coping strategies

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.

Dr Reid is also a CPGC-S Certified Problem Gambling Supervisor in Nevada.

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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