Stress, Coping, and Suicidality in Problem Gamblers: SELF-PACED ONLINE

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:

• 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

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here.

This training is approved by the Nevada Certification Board for:

PRSS(-S)

Prevention

*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.

*This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 2 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

*This course applies to the following Counselor Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Documentation, Case Management, Discharge and Continuing Care.

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