To raise awareness and provide education, the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program (NCPGP) and the Division of MH/DD/SAS are sponsoring afour-partworkshop to provide in-depth knowledge about problem gambling and treatment interventions. In this training, topics of problem and pathological gambling, gambling counseling theory and practice, regulations and ethical issues, and financial aspects of remuneration will be addressed.
Completion of this training will meet one of the requirements necessary for the NCPGP Provider Registry. Participation in this training does not assure that a provider will be selected for the NCPGP Registry, but it is a required component of becoming an NCPGP provider.
While this training is open to anyone, completion of both Sure Bet One and Two will meet the requirements necessary for application for the NC Problem Gambling Program (NCPGP) Provider Registry. Participation in these trainings does not assure that a provider will be selected for the NCPGP Registry, but it is a required component of becoming an NCPGP provider.
What constitutes a problem with gambling? And how do professionals assist individuals whose gambling is creating problems in their home and work lives? This two-part 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.
SURE BET ONE DATES AND TIMES
February 7 & 8, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m. EST
Location: The Friday Center - 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Registration Fee: $25 Contact Hours: 12
SURE BET TWO
Thistwo-partworkshop 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.
SURE BET TWO DATES AND TIMES
March 6 & 7, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m. EST
Location: The Friday Center - 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Registration Fee: $25 Contact Hours: 12
SURE BET THREE
The sports betting culture seems to be taking over traditional sports viewing & fandom in the US and globally at a very fast rate. Every game, in every sport viewed on the major US networks are now promoting sports betting venues at every opportunity, while in-game sporting apps are being introduced by the dozens. How can we treat individuals with such an onslaught of technology and options that now inhabit the sports viewing space; and in a country that has historically promoted sports viewing/participation as a healthy & productive lifestyle? This workshop will explore and focus on the individual approaches to those experiencing problem sports betting issues and the dilemma of sports viewing, being a fan and successful treatment.
SURE BET THREE DATE AND TIME
April 18, 2024
9 a.m.–4 p.m. EST
Location: The Friday Center - 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Registration Fee: $15 Contact Hours: 6
Series Presenter:
Robby Fuqua
LCSW
Continuing education statements (Sure Bet One and Sure Bet Two) The University ofNorthCarolinaatChapel Hill School of Social Workhas 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 ofNorthCarolinaatChapel Hill School of Social Workis solely responsible for all aspects of theprograms.12 contact hours for Sure Bet One and Two.
Sure Bet One and Two has beenapprovedbythe North CarolinaAddiction SpecialistProfessional Practice Board for12SS contact hours.
The University ofNorthCarolinaatChapel Hill School of Social Workis an Approved Provider by the National Council on Problem Gambling, NCPG CEU Approved Provider Number 08/801. 12 contact hours for Sure Bet One and Two.
Continuing education statements (Sure Bet Three)
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. 6 contact hours.
This course is being submitted to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 6 SS contact hours. NCASPPB Approval #.
