Sure Bet Training: Dealing with Problem Gambling 12/9-12/2024

Sure Bet One - What constitutes a problem with gambling?  And how do professionals assist individuals whose gambling is creating problems in their home and work lives? This  workshop will provide in-depth knowledge about problem and gambling disorder, treatment interventions, gambling counseling theory and practice, regulations and ethical issues, and financial aspects of remuneration.   

Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss an overview of gambling disorder/problem gambling
2. Assess the client regarding issues of pathological/problem gambling
3. Identify recommended outpatient treatment methods
4. Discuss financial aspects of treatment for pathological/problem gamblers

Sure Bet Two - This workshop will provide in-depth knowledge and practice skills using Motivational Interviewing and financial counseling in problem gambling services to special populations (e.g. military, adolescents, young adults, older adults and females) and their non-gambling family members.

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify and provide services for special populations including military, teens, seniors and women.
2. Provide culturally competent counseling for problem gamblers and concerned others.
3. Conduct in-depth financial counseling for problem gamblers and concerned others.
4. Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing strategies that work with concerned others.