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To raise awareness and provide education, the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program (NCPGP) and the Division of MH/DD/SAS are sponsoring a two-part workshop to provide in-depth knowledge about problem gambling and treatment interventions. In this training, topics of problem and gambling disorder, 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. Visit https://morethanagame.nc.gov/resources/become-an-ncpfp-provider/ for more information.
Target Audience:
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.
| Title | Date | Location (Virtual or In-Person) |
| Sure Bet One & Two Training | 11/12-14/2024 | Virtual via Big Blue Button |
| Sure Bet One & Two Training | 12/9-11/2024 | Virtual via Big Blue Button |
Sure Bet One
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:
- Discuss an overview of gambling disorder/problem gambling
- Assess the client regarding issues of pathological/problem gambling
- Identify recommended outpatient treatment methods
- Discuss financial aspects of treatment for pathological/problem gamblers
Sure Bet Two
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:
- Identify and provide services for special populations including military, teens, seniors and women.
- Provide culturally competent counseling for problem gamblers and concerned others.
- Conduct in-depth financial counseling for problem gamblers and concerned others.
- Demonstrate Motivational Interviewing strategies that work with concerned others.
November Sure Bet Format and Times:
The Sure Bet One and Two trainings are offered virtually via Big Blue Button through BHS. The training will take place over a 3-day time span in full day sessions (9:00AM-4PM). Each session will be 6 hours, total contact hours will be 18 hours for Sure Bet One and Two. The extra hour will be used for lunch within the training session with two 10-minute breaks.
December Sure Bet Format and Times:
The Sure Bet One and Two trainings are offered virtually via Big Blue Button through BHS. The training will take place over a 3-day time span in full day sessions (9:00AM-4PM). Each session will be 6 hours, total contact hours will be 18 hours for Sure Bet One and Two. The extra hour will be used for lunch within the training session with two 10-minute breaks.
Registration:
$100 registration fee for the three-day event. Pre-registration is required, and registration fees are due at the time of registration.
Registration includes:
- 18 Contact hours
- Digital training materials
- Attendance to training
Refund Policy:
Refundable up to two weeks before the training date.
Sure Bet Training Scholarship:
Inclement Weather Policy:
Any announcements regarding changes to the schedule due to inclement weather will be posted on https://bhs.unc.edu. Registered participants will also be notified by email.
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 registration is complete.
Confirmation Notices and Certificates of Completion:
Immediately after the training concludes participants will receive an email notifying them of the process and the manner, they will gain access to the evaluation and the certificate of completion for the training. The Certificate of Completion email will go within 3 to 5 business days after the training concludes to participants who met the time requirement listed in the continuing education policy based on the length of the training.
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:
Click on the tab above labeled "Presenters."
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.
Participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the history and legalization of sports betting in America and the sports betting bill in North Carolina (HB 347).
- Learn about 3 types of wagers when sports betting.
- Gain an understanding of the traditional approaches to disordered gambling treatment through the lens of sports betting behaviors.
- Learn the 3 potential areas to consider when working with individuals that experience problems with sports betting.
Target Audience:
Mental health professionals including psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed clinical mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, addictions counselors, pastoral counselors, school counselors, clergy, school administrators, recreational therapists, peer support specialists and all those interested in learning about problem gambling.
| Title | Date | Location (Virtual or In-Person) |
| Sure Bet Three: Can we just be fans?! Sports Betting 2024 and Beyond | 11/15/2024 | Virtual via Big Blue Button |
| Sure Bet Three: Can we just be fans?! Sports Betting 2024 and Beyond | 12/12/2024 | Virtual via Big Blue Button |
November Sure Bet Three Format and Times:
The Sure Bet Three training is being offered virtually via Big Blue Button through BHS. The training will be a full-day session (9:00 AM-4:00 PM). The session will be 6 hours. The total contact hours will be 6 hours for Sure Bet Three. The extra hour will be used for lunch within the training session with two 10-minute breaks.
December Sure Bet Three Format and Times:
The Sure Bet Three training is offered virtually via Big Blue Button through BHS. The training will be a full-day session (9:00 AM-4:00 PM). The session will be 6 hours. The total contact hours will be 6 hours for Sure Bet Three. The extra hour will be used for lunch within the training session with two 10-minute breaks.
Location Address: TBA
Registration:
$30 registration fee for the one-day event. Pre-registration is required, and registration fees are due at the time of registration.
Registration includes:
- Contact hours
- Digital training materials
- Attendance to training
Refund Policy:
Refundable up to two weeks before the training date.
Sure Bet Three Scholarship:
Inclement Weather Policy:
Any announcements regarding changes to the schedule due to inclement weather will be posted on https://bhs.unc.edu. Registered participants will also be notified by email.
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 registration is complete.
Confirmation Notices and Certificates of Completion:
Immediately after the training concludes participants will receive an email notifying them of the process and the manner, they will gain access to the evaluation and the certificate of completion for the training. The Certificate of Completion email will go within 3 to 5 business days after the training concludes to participants who met the time requirement listed in the continuing education policy based on the length of the training.
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
Sure Bet One & Two
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. 21 contact hours
This course has been submitted to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 21 SS contact hours.
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 has been submitted to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 6 SS contact hours.
Robby Fuqua
Robby is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois (LCSW) and licensed independent clinical worker in Massachusetts (LICSW). Robby started his career in the mental health field as a crisis clinician at South Shore Mental Health in Quincy, Massachusetts. He then relocated to Chicago, Illinois and joined Bensinger, DuPont and Associates, where he has worked in several different roles. Previously as an EAP Counselor, Robby provided counseling/onsite trauma/crisis intervention services, management/mandatory consultations and other case management services. Robby combined his business experience and clinical education as an EAP Account Manager to provide utilization reporting, consultative services, and assistance to human resource departments to promote EAP awareness in the workplace. Robby’s EAP Training experience included presenting curriculum that covered a wide range of mental health and wellness subject matter to several companies in many different industries.
As a Clinical Associate serving problem gambling populations, Robby worked as part of the C2C team providing counseling services to clients suffering from problem gambling issues. He also conducted assessments, referral services, and other case management functions for several different state funded problem gambling helplines. As a Training Specialist for the Responsible Gambling Department at Telus Health, Robby provides training programs and workshops for clinicians to treat gambling disorder in North Carolina. Robby has also collaborated with the Mississippi Council of Problem and Compulsive Gambling and the Mississippi Gaming Commission to educate casino staff across the state of Mississippi with responsible gaming training.
Robby also owns and operates a private practice where he focuses on treating addiction disorders, primarily those that experience problems with sports betting and/or disordered gambling. He has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of North Texas and a Master’s degree in Social Work with a Mental Health concentration from Boston College."