Sure Bet One & Two Installments 2024

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.