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Sure Bet 1 and 2 2020

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.

Sure Bet One

Sure Bet OneSure 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 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.    

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 TwoSure Bet Two - This two-part 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. 

 

Format and Times:
The Sure Bet One and Two trainings are being offered in person at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The training will take place over a 2-day time span in 2 sessions. Each session will be 7 hours. The extra hour will be used as a break within the training session.  

Location Address: 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Registration:

$25 registration fee for the two-day event.  Pre-registration is required, and registration fees are due at the time of registration.  

Refund Policy:    

No refunds will be issued for this training.

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 call us at (919) 843-6083 no later than ten business days before the program.

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.

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Sure Bet One Installments 2024

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February 7 & 8, 2024 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EST 25
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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.  12 contact hours 

This course has been submitted to the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board for 12 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.  

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Robby Fuqua 

Robby FuquaRobby started his career at Bensinger, DuPont & Associates (BDA) 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 LifeWorks, 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. 

 

 

 

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