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The North Carolina Problem Gambling Program (NCPGP) is pleased to offer a series of free webinars focusing on the treatment of problem gambling. The NCPGP, along with the NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services, Morneau Shepell, and UNC Chapel Hill School of Social Work/Behavioral Health Springboard work together to bring to our state the Sure Bet Training Series, and to develop the NCPGP Provider Registry. These beginner level webinars are intended to educate NCPGP Providers, as well as other behavioral health providers, about risk factors, incidence rates, impact, and treatment strategies for working with people with problematic gambling behavior. For more information on the NCPGP visit: https://morethanagamenc.com
| Date | Speaker | Title |
| 9/25/2025 | Michelle L. Malkin | Screening for Gambling among Emerging Adults, including College Students |
| 10/23/2025 | David Ledgerwood |
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Gambling Disorder |
| 11/20/2025 | Robby Fuqua | Back to the Basics: A Problem Gambling Overview |
Target audience:
Mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, as well as clergy, school administrators, therapists, peer support specialists and all those interested in learning about problem gambling are invited to register and attend these free webinars as part of the Dealing with Problem Gambling Webinar Series.
Times:
All webinars will occur live from 12 pm – 1 pm EST
Location Address: Virtual via Big Blue Button
Registration:
All webinars are free. However, pre-registration is required.
ADA Statement:
If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in this program, please email us at bhs-support@unc.edu or call us at (919) 843-6083 after completing registration.
Inclement Weather Policy: Any announcements regarding changes to the schedule due to inclement weather will be posted on http://bhs.unc.edu. Registered participants will also be notified by email.
Continuing Education:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Each successfully completed webinar qualifies for 1 contact hour.
This course is pending approval from the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 1 SS contact hours.
Confirmation Notices and Certificates of Completion:
We will confirm your registration by email after registration is received. The email will contain instructions on how to join the webinar along with the link. Successful completion includes full attendance for the entire day. Within 5 business days of the conclusion of the webinar, you will receive an email notifying you that the evaluations and certificates are ready. The email will include a link to https://bhs.unc.edu where you can log in using the username and password you chose at registration. Once you have logged in, you will see the training titles listed under "My Courses" on the left side. After clicking on the link, you will be taken to another page where you can click the link to the event evaluation. Once you have completed and submitted your evaluation, you can click on the link to access the Certificate of Completion. Your Certificate will be emailed to you as a PDF document.
Contact for Questions:
For questions, further information, or concerns, contact us via email at bhs-support@unc.edu or call us at (919) 843-6083
Presenter Information: See the "Presenters" tab above.
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Gambling Disorder 10/23/2025 1.00
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Back to the Basics: A Problem Gambling Overview 11/20/2025 1.00
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9/25/2025 - Screening for Gambling among Emerging Adults, including College Students
While several gambling screens have been shown to be valid and reliable among different populations, the growth of gambling-related harms among emerging adults (18-24) presents a new challenge. Through research on this population, it was shown that emerging adults may experience gambling risk and harms different than other populations. In order to help emerging adults, including college students, understand whether they may be experiencing gambling-related harms, Dr. Michelle L. Malkin and Dr. Michele Stacey, of the GRPI, developed a new emerging adult gambling screen specifically relevant to the experiences of this population. The screen allows for identification of those who may need further assessment and possible treatment. This presentation lays out the new screen, its development, purposeful testing, and potential use.
Presenter: Michelle L. Malkin
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about the growth of gambling-related activities among college students and emerging adults.
- Understand how current gambling screens may lack relevance to emerging adults and college students
Agenda:
12:00-12:05 pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45 pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55 pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00 pm – Closing comments
10/23/2025 - Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Gambling Disorder
Few rigorous clinical trials have been conducted to identify effective psychological treatments for gambling disorder. However, cognitive behavioral therapies are the most frequently studied and have the most evidence for their effectiveness. In this presentation, Dr. Ledgerwood will provide an overview of the scientific literature related to CBT for gambling disorder. He will also touch on the importance of combination (e.g., with motivational interviewing) treatments and CBT approaches for co-occurring disorders (e.g., PTSD). Dr. Ledgerwood will also provide an overview of frequently used cognitive-behavioral techniques used in gambling disorder treatment.
Presenter: David Ledgerwood
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of the theoretical background of CBT for gambling disorder.
- Become aware of the scientific literature demonstrating the effectiveness of CBT for gambling
Agenda:
12:00-12:05 pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45 pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55 pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00 pm – Closing comments
11/20/2025- Back to the Basics: A Problem Gambling Overview
Presenter: Robby Fuqua
When compared to other addictions, those that suffer from gambling disorder can arguably be looked at as an “underserved population”, resulting in noticeably lower awareness levels and treatment options. Yet the consequences from this behavioral health condition often rival those that result from substance use disorders on both individual and community levels. This session will introduce participants to the terminology, prevalence rates and concepts associated with problem gambling. It will also review some important considerations when assessing and treating gambling disorder.
Learning Objectives:
- Know the three underlying elements of the gambling definition
- Learn at least three differences and three similarities between gambling disorder and substance use addiction disorders
Agenda:
12:00-12:05 pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45 pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55 pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00 pm – Closing comments
Michelle L. Malkin
Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology and the Director of the Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI) at East Carolina University. Dr. Malkin's research interests include a focus on gambling-related harms, gambling-motivated crime, and the gambling prevalence, behavior, and risk of under-researched populations. Her research has been recently published in the Journal of Gambling Studies and the Journal of Gambling Issues. She was awarded the 2022 Dr. Durand Jacobs Dissertation Award and the 2024 Denise Phillips Community Outreach and Multicultural Wellness Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling. She also was awarded the 2024 ECU Early Trendsetter Award for her research on gambling-related issues and ECU's Innovator of the Month Award for her creation and copyright of the Gambling-Motivated Crime Diversion Checklist.
David Ledgerwood
Dr. Ledgerwood is a clinical psychologist, Professor, and Director of the Nicotine and Tobacco Research Division in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI. He is widely published in problem gambling in several areas focusing on cooccurring psychopathology, impulse control and executive function, treatment outreach, and treatment effectiveness. Dr. Ledgerwood has served on several grant review committees for problem gambling research, he has been Associate Editor for Psychology of Addictive Behaviors and is currently Regional Assistant Editor for International Gambling Studies.
Robby Fuqua
Robby Fuqua, LICSW, ICGC-I, got started at Bensinger, DuPont & Associates (BDA) in 2014 where he was as part of the C2C team which provides counseling services to those suffering from problem gambling issues. He conducted assessments, referral services, and other case management functions for several different state-funded problem gambling helplines. As the Training Specialist for the Responsible Gambling Department at Telus Health, Robby provides programs and workshops for clinicians treating gambling disorder. Robby also operates an online mental health practice which focuses on young adult males experiencing disordered gambling issues, Robby earned his Master's degree in Social Work from Boston College. He is a licensed clinical independent clinical worker in Massachusetts (LICSW) and International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I) that practices in Massachusetts & Illinois.
Problem Gambling Continuing Education
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6642. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Each successfully completed webinar qualifies for 3.5 contact hours.
This course is pending approval from the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 3.5 contact hours.