3/12/2024 Sports Betting and Gaming Among Emerging Adults
Consistently, there are more creative and fast paced forms of entertainment to help people escape, cope, or adjust to the stressors of life. Whether finding it through substance, technology, or a variety of other methods, individuals are becoming more daring, tech savvy and tech dependent. One area that has seen explosive growth exists in the world of legalized sports gambling. Join us for an engaging and informative workshop that delves into the world of sports betting on college campuses and explores its profound implications on college aged individuals. In an era where sports betting is becoming increasingly prevalent, especially among college students, it's crucial to understand the risks, rewards, and how we can engage and support individuals.
Presenter: Dan Trolaro
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the current landscape of sports betting on college campuses and around the US.
- Discuss the unique risk factors to college aged individuals and emerging adults
- Explore the psychological aspects that come into play
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
4/18/2024 Gender and the Social, Economic, Legal, and Criminal Consequences of Gambling Disorder
This presentation explores the social, economic, legal, and criminal gambling-related harms for people who have a history of problem gambling, including how different gambling-related harms may be connected to gambling disorder progression. Findings allow for fuller understanding of the different ways disordered gamblers face gambling-related harms. The presentation includes suggestions for counselors and others who have clients who may be struggling with different types of consequences due to gambling.
Presenter: Michelle Malkin, JD, PhD
Learning Objectives:
- Explore social, economic, legal, and criminal consequences of gambling disorder based on gender
- Present an overview of up-to-date research on gambling behavior and risk based on gender
- Offer practical considerations for practitioners who treat problem gamblers who may be facing gambling related harms
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
5/14/2024 What Happened to Come Outside and Play? Youth Gaming as New Playtime
Play is an important part of youth development and includes many benefits such as developing imagination, cognitive processing, problem solving, and social skills. One prominent youth play is gaming. Did you know that over 2 billion people in the world play video games and up to 4% of gamers are currently addicted to playing video games (3.05%). Are you familiar with the most addictive games and Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) (Petry, 2019)? Attend this session to learn 12 factors of possible risk factors of IGD (i.e., stress, long game time, bullying) (Pew Research Center, 2022) and healthy gaming tips.
Presenter: Dr. Deborah G. Haskins, LCPC, MAC, ICGC-II, CCGSO, BACC, CGT
Learning Objectives:
- Review youth gaming trends and most addictive youth video games.
- Identify 12 possible risk factors of Internet Gambling Disorder.
- Review youth gaming prevention tips and identify 2 resources for treatment, prevention, and outreach.
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
5/23/2024 Maximizing the Effectiveness of Psychological Treatment for Gambling Harm
Decades of research supports that psychological treatment significantly reduces gambling behavior and gambling harm. However, reductions in behavior and harm are significantly associated with how much treatment is attended. This webinar will review the status of the research on treatment effectiveness, describe how premature discontinuation is associated with treatment effectiveness, and identify concrete strategies to enhance treatment effectiveness.
Presenter: Rory A. Pfund, PhD
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what treatment approaches are most effective in reducing gambling harm
- Discuss the association between treatment effectiveness and premature discontinuation
- Identify concrete strategies to enhance treatment attendance
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
6/11/2024 LGBTQ+ & Gambling Disorder: A Cultural Competency Primer
It is generally known that the LGBTQ+ community face addiction at higher rates than the general population. This presentation will provide participants with a richer understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals (including basic knowledge of identities and terms), empirical research to understand the prevalence of LGBTQ+ gambling and risk toward disordered gambling, and how to use LGBTQ+ cultural competency tools to best work with LGBTQ clients and their families around these issues.
Presenter: Michelle Malkin, JD, PhD
Learning Objectives:
- Provide participants with LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
- Explore the reasons why LGBTQ+ may be at higher risk for addiction
- Consider research on LGBTQ+ gambling and risk for gambling disorder
- Provide advice for working with LGBTQ+ clients
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