Mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, pastoral counselors, school counselors, as well as clergy,school administrators, recreational therapists, peer support specialists and all those interested in learning about problem gambling.
LGBTQ+& Gambling Disorder: A Cultural Humility Primer & Updated Research
Date: June 12, 2025 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Contact Hours: 1
Registration Fee: No cost/Free but participants are required
to pre-register for each training
Training Description & Learning Objectives:
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 humility tools to best work with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
1.Provide participants with LGBTQ+ cultural humility
2.Explore the research on why LGBTQ+ individuals may be at higher risk for addiction & gambling disorder
3.Provide advice for working with LGBTQ+ clients
Michelle Malkin
Continuing education statements 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 has been submitted the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 1 SS contact hours.
