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Contains 4 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 06/18/2025 at 11:00 PM (CDT)
As Baby Boomers continue to age, many are finding gambling to be a common pastime in their later years. While often seen as a harmless leisure activity, gambling in older adults can sometimes lead to harmful behaviors, particularly when it goes unnoticed or is misattributed to other health conditions like dementia. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, social worker, or clinician, this training will equip you with the knowledge and tools to support older adults in managing their gambling behaviors, promoting healthy aging, and improving overall well-being.
Join us on June 18th from 11-12:30 pm CST to learn from Jody Bechtold and Beth Mulvaney on understanding and addressing problem gambling in older adults.
This webinar offers seasoned clinicians a fresh perspective on older adults, particularly Baby Boomers, and their engagement in gambling as a leisure activity and a component of healthy aging. Gerontology social worker, Beth Mulvaney, joins us to provide critical insights into the primary care physician's role, the challenges of effectively screening for problematic gambling, and the interpretation of behaviors often misattributed to dementia. We'll explore why older adults are particularly vulnerable to developing gambling problems, the crucial warning signs to watch for, and practical screening methods. Participants will also learn about diverse treatment options tailored to this population, the significance of responsible gambling strategies, and how to effectively incorporate these techniques when working with older adults.
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Participants will be able to:
- Identify the risk factors for problem gambling in older adults.
- Recognize the warning signs of problem gambling in older adults.
- Screen for gambling problems in older adults.
- Provide information on treatment options for older adults with gambling problems.
- Educate older adults on responsible gambling strategies.
- Develop strategies for incorporating responsible gambling techniques when working with older adults.
CE Information: Pending approval
This project is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery.
Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, IGDC, CGT
CEO
The Better Institute
Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, IGDC, CGT is a highly regarded gambling addiction expert working extensively across the globe with individuals, organizations, and associations. She is the CEO of The Better Institute, a group practice located in Pittsburgh. She is the co-author of The Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals (2021) and 2 chapters in the Social Workers Desk Reference v 4 on Gambling and Gaming Disorders, published in 2022. She serves as an Advisor to several startup and non-profits organizations including GamFin, Birches Health, and Seagulls Flock in the Philippines. She also serves as an Emeritus board member for the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB). Jody holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work and has several certifications with the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (ICGC-II, IGDC, BACC, CGT).
When Jody isn’t working, you can find her providing pet therapy with her dog, Hanna, and supporting her husband’s business, Pittsburgh Guitars. Please email jody@betterinstitute.com or visit www.BetterInstitute.com to contact Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, IGDC, CGT.
Elizabeth Mulvaney
Elizabeth Mulvaney earned her MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a BA in psychology from the University of Virginia.
As a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work, she focuses primarily on teaching within both the MSW and BASW programs. She holds clinical social work license in Pennsylvania and has 14 years practice experience as a gerontological social worker providing medical, care management, and program administration services, with experience in long-term care including behavioral care planning, dementia care, and end of life care.
Current research and practice interests include geriatric workforce development, interprofessional education, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, ethics, palliative care, and problem gambling prevention for older adults. Mulvaney served as the School’s first Coordinator for the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education from 2005-2011. She is currently the Chair of its Direct Practice Specialization and its Gerontology Certificates In Community. She serves on the board of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging as it advocates for our communities to meet the needs of older adults, persons with disabilities and the people who work with them.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/05/2025 at 9:00 AM (CDT)
The Conversations on Problem Gambling Conference provides a platform to foster meaningful dialogue, share cutting-edge knowledge, and explore emerging trends in problem gambling research, prevention, and treatment. Returning for its second year, this conference will delve into diverse topics that shape the field, equipping attendees with actionable insights and practical strategies to make a difference.
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The Conversations on Problem Gambling Conference provides a platform to foster meaningful dialogue, share cutting-edge knowledge, and explore emerging trends in problem gambling research, prevention, and treatment. Returning for its second year, this conference will delve into diverse topics that shape the field, equipping attendees with actionable insights and practical strategies to make a difference.Key Highlights:
Trending Research Insights
Discover the latest findings and methodologies advancing the understanding of problem gambling. From neurobiological studies to behavioral interventions, explore innovative approaches designed to address this complex issue.Effective Prevention Strategies
Learn about evidence-based prevention initiatives and innovative interventions that mitigate the risks associated with problem gambling. Hear from experts who are leading the way in harm reduction and community education efforts.Treatment Innovations
Gain insights into evolving treatment modalities, from cognitive-behavioral therapy to technology-driven solutions. Discover effective strategies to support individuals on their recovery journey.Policy and Advocacy
Examine the critical role of policy and advocacy in addressing problem gambling. Participate in discussions on regulatory frameworks, responsible gaming practices, and stakeholder collaboration to create safer, more equitable gambling environments.Peer Networking Opportunities
Connect with a diverse group of professionals, researchers, and advocates committed to addressing problem gambling. Share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections that enhance your work in the field.Who Should Attend:
This conference is ideal for counselors, social workers, community leaders, mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates who are passionate about addressing problem gambling and its impact on individuals and communities.Date: June 5th - 6th, 2025
Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM on June 5th, 7:00AM-2:45PM on June 6th
Location: Rock Run Convention Center | 1471 Rock Creek Blvd, Joliet, IL 60431
This project is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery.
We have secured a room block at the Holiday Inn & Suites: Joliet Southwest for conference attendees. To take advantage of the special rate, please book your room by the cutoff date: May 14th, 2025.
For reservations, please use the booking link below or contact the hotel directly for assistance.
Address: 1471 Rock Creek Boulevard, Joliet, IL
We look forward to welcoming you!
CE information coming soon! Attendees will be able to claim partial credit if only able to attend one day of the conference.
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Self-exclusion programs are harm reduction tools that provide self-imposed time away from formal gambling activities. Numerous studies have examined the eDicacy of voluntary self-exclusion programs at reducing problem gambling behaviours as well as program satisfaction. However, few have measured changes in mental health or gambling related cognitions, beliefs, and attitudes in the early stages post-enrollment. Dr. McCormick will present the findings of a longitudinal research study with voluntary self-exclusion program participants in British Columbia, focusing on mental health and gambling-related constructs shortly after program enrollment and changes experienced over the first 12 weeks of program participation.
Join us on April 15th, 2025 with Dr. Amanda McCormick for "Mental health and gambling-related cognitions during the early stages of voluntary self exclusion" a 90 minute virtual training from 1-2:30 pm CST.
Self-exclusion programs are harm reduction tools that provide self-imposed time away from formal gambling activities. Numerous studies have examined the eDicacy of voluntary self-exclusion programs at reducing problem gambling behaviours as well as program satisfaction. However, few have measured changes in mental health or gambling related cognitions, beliefs, and attitudes in the early stages post-enrollment. Dr. McCormick will present the findings of a longitudinal research study with voluntary self-exclusion program participants in British Columbia, focusing on mental health and gambling-related constructs shortly after program enrollment and changes experienced over the first 12 weeks of program participation.
Following this session, attendees will be able to:
- Describe the mental health profile of recently self-excluded gamblers;
- Identify changes in mental health and gambling-related constructs during the early stages of self-exclusion from gambling;
- Anticipate changes in gambling-related cognitions and urges during the early stages of self-exclusion from gambling;
- Identify key intervention points and support needs during early stages of self exclusion from gambling.
CE Accreditation is pending approval.
Amanda V. McCormick, Ph.D
Dr. Amanda McCormick is an Associate Professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, a Research Associate with the Centre for Public Safety and Criminal Justice Research, and the Commitment Leader for the Peace and Reconciliation Centre’s Community of Practice in Reducing Domestic Violence at the University of the Fraser Valley. Dr. McCormick has completed numerous research studies on problem gambling, most notably three longitudinal evaluations of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation's Voluntary Self-Exclusion program.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/11/2025
With the massive expansion of legalized gambling across the United States, we are beginning to see a renewed interest and commitment in expanding education and prevention programs. Sports betting brings with it a whole new vulnerable demographic to educate and protect. This interactive session will dive into the growing popularity of sports betting on campuses and across the country and the problems that this new reality poses to athletes of all kinds and levels. Research suggests that athletes might be more vulnerable for developing a gambling addiction but beyond that, they are subject to increased mental health concerns and harassment issues due to increased gambling within society. The presentation will conclude with a discussion around gaps within the prevention and education field and opportunities that exist within our communities, on college campuses, and within the professional athletic area.
Recorded live with Brianne Doura-Schawohl on March 11th, 2025.
With the massive expansion of legalized gambling across the United States, we are beginning to see a renewed interest and commitment in expanding education and prevention programs. Sports betting brings with it a whole new vulnerable demographic to educate and protect. This interactive session will dive into the growing popularity of sports betting on campuses and across the country and the problems that this new reality poses to athletes of all kinds and levels. Research suggests that athletes might be more vulnerable for developing a gambling addiction but beyond that, they are subject to increased mental health concerns and harassment issues due to increased gambling within society. The presentation will conclude with a discussion around gaps within the prevention and education field and opportunities that exist within our communities, on college campuses, and within the professional athletic area.
Learners will take away:
1 - Current state of gambling and problem gambling in the college setting across the United States.
2-Identify gaps and opportunities for problem gambling education and prevention programs to assist athletes.
3-Identify nationally leading problem gambling prevention programs that are changing the way we educate and prevent vulnerable populations (athletes) from struggling with gambling addiction.
This live course is accredited for 1.5 CEU for the following categories: COUN II, PREV II, CARS II, CODP I or II, PCGC I or II, CCJP II, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP II, RDDP II, CFPP II, CVSS II, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC.
Brianne Doura-Schawohl
Brianne Doura-Schawohl is founder and CEO of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC, a boutique global government relations firm that specializes in problem and responsible gambling policy. She most recently served as Vice President of US Policy and Strategic Development for EPIC Risk Management, a global harm prevention consultancy, conducting work in over 24 countries. Prior to her role at EPIC, Brianne served as Legislative Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Her experience includes over a decade of leadership in advocacy, public policy, government affairs, and communications.
Doura-Schawohl’s practice spans a wide range of work with executive and legislative branch officials and private sector stakeholders at the international, federal, state, and local levels of government. She has a history of achievements in State and United States Congressional legislative work, including a diverse portfolio of complex problem gambling policy issues. This continues to be invaluable in her ability to make a difference on behalf of people with gambling problems around the world.
Doura-Schawohl works with Congress and numerous state legislatures and regulators to provide expert advice on gambling policy. She continues to work with stakeholders on both sides of the aisle. Additionally, she has been featured in international, national, state, and local media, including ABC News, Bloomberg, CBS, CNBC, Forbes, ESPN, The Athletic, The Financial Times, The New York Times, The Washington Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, CBC and others.
Brianne was named one of the top lobbyists in 2023 and 2022 by ‘The Hill’, named one of the top 100 lobbyists in 2022 and 2021 by the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics (NILE), was featured as one of the 25 People to Watch in 2022 by Global Gaming Business, an honoree of the 2023 class of 40 under 40 Emerging Leaders in Gaming, is an honoree of the 2023-2024 ‘10 Women Rising in Gaming’ by Global Gaming Women and CDC Gaming Reports and named one of the top 10 most influential women in gaming in 2023 by iGB. In 2019 she was appointed as a member of the Digital Gaming Advisory Group for the State of Hawaii and continues to serve on various coalitions.
In 2020 and 2021 she was a guest faculty member for Seton Hall Law School at their Gaming Law, Compliance, and Integrity Program and continues to be a guest lecturer for the University of Minnesota, Global Institute for Responsible Sport Organizations, and at Bradley University. Doura-Schawohl presents at conferences and other public events on gaming policy across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia.
Doura-Schawohl serves on the Board of Directors for Kindbridge Behavioral Health and is a member of the leadership team of the NILE Next Gen Executives committee, a group committed to advancing educational & networking opportunities for the next generation of leaders within the government relations profession. She is a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling military affairs committee.
Mrs. Doura-Schawohl holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Mary Washington. She is a proud military spouse and resides in Fairfax, Virginia with her family.
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Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 02/25/2025
The rise of advanced technology in gambling and gaming has introduced significant risks, driven by persuasive design techniques that exploit cognitive vulnerabilities. Features like loot boxes, microtransactions, and personalized algorithms blur the line between entertainment and financial risk-taking, increasing addiction, financial harm, and psychological distress. These harms are compounded by the accessibility of online and mobile platforms, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations. This presentation explores how persuasive technologies—such as reward schedules and data-driven personalization—drive compulsive behaviors in gambling and gaming. It provides clinicians and prevention workers with insights into these mechanisms and their psychological impacts. Attendees will learn evidence-based harm reduction strategies, including digital literacy education, targeted screening tools, and advocacy for stronger regulatory measures. By understanding the intersection of technology and behavioral risks, participants will gain tools to better identify and address gambling and gaming-related harms, fostering resilience and well-being in affected communities.
The rise of advanced technology in gambling and gaming has introduced significant risks, driven by persuasive design techniques that exploit cognitive vulnerabilities. Features like loot boxes, microtransactions, and personalized algorithms blur the line between entertainment and financial risk-taking, increasing addiction, financial harm, and psychological distress. These harms are compounded by the accessibility of online and mobile platforms, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations.
This presentation explores how persuasive technologies—such as reward schedules and data-driven personalization—drive compulsive behaviors in gambling and gaming. It provides clinicians and prevention workers with insights into these mechanisms and their psychological impacts. Attendees will learn evidence-based harm reduction strategies, including digital literacy education, targeted screening tools, and advocacy for stronger regulatory measures.
By understanding the intersection of technology and behavioral risks, participants will gain tools to better identify and address gambling and gaming-related harms, fostering resilience and well-being in affected communities.
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Recognize Technology-Driven Risks: Identify how persuasive design features in gambling and gaming platforms contribute to behavioral, psychological, and financial harms among individuals at risk.
2. Implement Targeted Interventions: Develop and apply harm reduction strategies, such as screening for technology-influenced behaviors and promoting digital literacy, to support individuals affected by gambling and gaming-related harms.
3. Promote Community and Systems Advocacy: Equip clinicians and prevention workers with strategies to advocate within communities and systems for addressing exploitative technology designs in gambling and gaming, fostering safer environments and supportive policies.
CE accreditation for the following categories: COUN I or II, PREV I or II, CARS I or II, CODP I or II, PCGC I or II, CCJP II, CAAP I, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP II, CVSS II, LSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC.
On Demand Viewing is available now. Live Virtual was held on 2/25/2025.
This project is funded in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. 
Stephanie Diez, PhD, MSW
MSW Program Director & Associate Professor
Penn West University - Social Work, Sociology, and Human Services
Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel (pronouns: she/her) is an associate professor and the Program Director of the Masters of Social Work graduate program at Pennsylvania Western University. As a Licensed Clinical Social and PhD level researcher, Dr. Diez-Morel has dedicated her work to helping improve the lives of youth, families, adults and communities. She is the author of a plethora of presentations, scientific research studies, and book chapters on the topics of gaming disorder and associated behavioral addictions. In 2013, Dr. Diez-Morel founded Reboot & Recover, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for a balanced living in a technology driven world. She has established education, prevention curriculums, treatment, and research on gaming disorder and other problematic technology-based behaviors for children, youth, adults, and families that have been utilized by organizations worldwide. Her work has been presented nationally and internationally to aid prevention workers, social workers, counselors, and medical professionals working with youth, families, and adults experiencing psychosocial concerns or harms due to their gaming or technology use behavior.
Dr. Diez-Morel earned her Ph.D. from Florida International University where she was awarded a student scholar in Health Disparities Research Fellowship with CRUSADA (the Center for Research on US Latino/as Drug Abuse and Addictions) funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Diez-Morel utilizes her expertise in behavioral health and addictions to serve in various role including as Emeritus Board Member of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) and through this role, helped to lead development of the world’s first International Gaming Disorder Certification for helping professionals. Dr. Diez-Morel is also the co-lead for the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) Gaming Disorder Taskforce and serves as the National Association of Social Work’s (NASW-PA) 2nd Vice President of Finance and Executive Committee member. Dr. Diez-Morel continues her clinical practice as a licensed practitioner and splits her time between direct clinical practice, research, prevention work, teaching, and service to the community.
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This webinar will introduce large language models (LLMs), explaining their functionality and broader implications for gambling. It will explore how LLMs may be used in gambling-related contexts, and present latest research evaluating their responses to problem gambling-related inquiries.
Join Dr. Kasra Ghaharian on March 4th from 1-2:30 pm for a 90 minute webinar titled "Large Language Models in Gambling: Fundamentals, Implications, and Suitability"
This webinar will introduce large language models (LLMs), explaining their functionality and broader implications for gambling. It will explore how LLMs may be used in gambling-related contexts, and present latest research evaluating their responses to problem gambling-related inquiries.
The objectives are:
1. A foundational understanding of LLMs and their capabilities.
2. An understanding of the implications of LLMs in gambling, including their potential uses and risks.
3. Knowledge of the latest research findings on LLM responses to problem gambling questions and their suitability for these contexts.CE accredited for 1.5 CEU for the following categories: COUN II, PREV II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I OR II, CCJP II, CRSS II, CPRS II, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC.
Kasra Ghaharian, Ph.D.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, International Gaming Institute
Dr. Kasra Ghaharian completed his Ph.D. and M.S. at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. He is currently Director of Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, International Gaming Institute. Ghaharian's research centers around data science applications in the gambling industry. His most recent work explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and gambling, which seeks to understand the ethical issues and risks associated with this emerging technology.
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Video games are hugely popular among youth and emerging adults. Though fun and entertaining, there are risks associated with excessive gaming and with the increasingly blurred lines between gambling and gaming. In this webinar, you will learn about the latest Brain Connections products, which include an animated video, a clinical handout, a BE Brief and a gaming primer. We will discuss how you can use these new resources in your work and answer questions you have about youth gambling and gaming neurobiology.
Video games are hugely popular among youth and emerging adults. Though fun and entertaining, there are risks associated with excessive gaming and with the increasingly blurred lines between gambling and gaming. Brain Connections is a knowledge translation team that develops free, accessible, and engaging products related to the neurobiology of gambling disorder. In 2024, based on popular demand, Iris, Deirdre, and the Brain Connections team created brand new products on the interplay between youth gambling and gaming.
In this webinar, you will learn about the latest Brain Connections products, which include an animated video, a clinical handout, a BE Brief and a gaming primer. We will discuss how you can use these new resources in your work and answer questions you have about youth gambling and gaming neurobiology.
Through this webinar you will:
· Increase your knowledge on the interplay between gambling and gaming
· Learn about gambling and gaming harms related to youth and emerging adults
· Consider how the Brain Connections tools can be used in your setting
· Ask your questions of this experienced team.
This course is accredited for 1.5 hours of CEU for the following categories: COUN II, PREV II, CARS II, CODP I or II, PCGC I or II, CCJP II, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or I, CPRS I or I, MAATP II, CFPP II, ATE, CVSS II, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC.
Deirdre Querney, MSW
Registered Social Worker and Certified Problem Gambling Counsellor
Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services City of Hamilton, Public Health Services
Deirdre Querney, BA/BSW, MSW, is a Registered Social Worker who has provided outpatient addiction treatment services for the past 23 years at the City of Hamilton’s Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services. Her clinical experience includes individual counselling, group work and couples/family counselling. Deirdre is certified by the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board (CPGCB) and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). Since 2003, Deirdre has also been a part-time instructor with McMaster University’s Professional Addiction Studies Program. She has conducted workshops on a variety of topics including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), problem gambling, relapse prevention and assessment/treatment of addictive behaviour. Deirdre’s research interests, conference talks and publications focus on addiction knowledge translation, the ethical integration of spirituality into addiction treatment and motherhood and addiction.
Iris Balodis, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University
Iris Balodis, PhD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at McMaster University and Associate Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research. Her research focuses on motivational processes influencing maladaptive decision-making, including gambling disorder. Iris is a founding member of OGRS (The Ontario Gambling Research Society). She is affiliated with the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and a core instructor on the Science of Cannabis courses.
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This interactive training is designed for all counseling professionals, including Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Credentialed Professionals, who seek to deepen their understanding of ethical standards in the field of problem gambling. Through engaging discussions, group exercises, and case study analysis, participants will gain clarity on key ethical concepts, develop tools for making sound ethical decisions, and explore real-world ethical dilemmas and complaints within professional practice.
Join us on March 25th from 9-12:00 pm CST for a 3 hour training titled "Ethics: "WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL?"
This interactive training is designed for all counseling professionals, including Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Credentialed Professionals, who seek to deepen their understanding of ethical standards in the field of problem gambling. Through engaging discussions, group exercises, and case study analysis, participants will gain clarity on key ethical concepts, develop tools for making sound ethical decisions, and explore real-world ethical dilemmas and complaints within professional practice. The course will provide a structured yet flexible learning environment, encouraging participants to question, discuss, and reflect on the ethical challenges they encounter in their daily work. By the end of the training, attendees will be better equipped to navigate complex ethical issues and increase their awareness of ethical concerns in professional counseling settings.
Course Goals & Objectives:
- Define key ethical terms and principles
- Engage in dynamic discussions and interactive exercises around ethical issues
- Examine the role of professional ethics in counseling practice
- Learn practical tools for ethical decision-making
- Analyze real ethical complaints made to various systems
- Enhance awareness of ethical issues that arise in professional settings
Join us for a thought-provoking session that will empower you to navigate the complexities of ethical decision-making with confidence and clarity!
This course is accredited for 3 hours of CEU for the following categories: COUN II, PREV II, CARS II, CODP II, PCGC I or II, CCJP II, CRSS II, CPRS II, CPRS II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II, LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC.
Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson has worked in the addiction treatment and prevention field for over 45 years. His experience has spanned the continuum of care, from detox to residential services. He has served on several boards over the years, to many to mention in this short bio. He was certified as an addiction professional for over 34 years, receiving his first credential in 1978 in Illinois.
He has served as the Executive Director of a large rural treatment program for over 10 years. He then served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) for 17 years. After leaving that position in 2011 he has established a consultant business. He served as the Executive Director for the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG).
He has provided training across the United States and served as an advocate for those wishing pursue addiction credentialing internationally. He was part of an international group that provided credentialing in Nepal. He continues to support excellence in training and education of those wishing to enter the addiction treatment profession.
He is most proud of the fact that he has over 46 years of continuous recovery from addiction. What that means is that he has not used any alcohol or illicit drugs during that time
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Each year during the months of November and December, the Illinois Lottery participates in the Gift Responsibly campaign organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling and International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University. The campaign aims to educate on the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children, raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling, and support responsible gambling practices. The Illinois Lottery is a proud participant in the campaign and it signs up to promote the campaign at the highest participation level each year. The Illinois Lottery’s campaign efforts include a press release, social media posts, print and digital advertisements, a radio PSA, and messaging at retail point-of-sale.
Watch the pre-recorded version of an informational training given by Becca Vykydal on November 19, 2024.
Each year during the months of November and December, the Illinois Lottery participates in the Gift Responsibly campaign organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling and International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University. The campaign aims to educate on the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children, raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling, and support responsible gambling practices. The Illinois Lottery is a proud participant in the campaign and it signs up to promote the campaign at the highest participation level each year. The Illinois Lottery’s campaign efforts include a press release, social media posts, print and digital advertisements, a radio PSA, and messaging at retail point-of-sale.
Objectives:
1. Learn about the Illinois Lottery’s responsible gaming program and the Illinois Lottery’s commitment to providing its players with the resources and information needed to gamble responsibly.
2. Learn how the Illinois Lottery plans to raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling and support responsible gaming practices during the holiday season by participating in the Gift Responsibly campaign.
This on-demand version is NOT accredited for CE.
Becca Vykdal
Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist
Allwyn North America
Becca Vykydal is the Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist at Allwyn North America and she oversees the day-to-day operations of the Illinois Lottery’s responsible gaming program. Becca is passionate about corporate social responsibility and promoting a safer and responsible gaming environment for Lottery players.
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The Advanced Training in Problem Gambling is a 2 Day comprehensive virtual program designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in this evolving field. Sessions on January 23rd and January 30th will feature 6 key voices on issues surrounding problem gambling.
Join us for 2 days, January 23rd and 30th, for 6 total educational sessions totaling 10 hours of training.
The Advanced Training in Problem Gambling is a comprehensive virtual program designed for mental health professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in this evolving field. This training covers essential topics, including emerging trends in problem gambling, cutting-edge treatment options, and advanced discussions on complex cases and co-occurring disorders. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest research, innovative intervention strategies, and specialized approaches tailored to the unique needs of individuals impacted by problem gambling. This training is ideal for counselors, therapists, and social workers looking to stay at the forefront of problem gambling treatment and support.
The course is broken into two days, January 23rd and 30th.
January 23rd, 2025
9:30 - 11:30 am Dr. Michelle Malkin
11:30-12:00 pm Lunch
12:00-2:00 pm Dr. Serena King
2:00 - 3:00 pm Dr. Timothy Fong
January 30th, 2025
10-11:30 Keith Whyte
11:30-1 TBD
1:00-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:30 Dr. Anto Bonci
Attendance at both days is encouraged but not required. Daily attendance is required for the entire session to receive continuing education credit for that day. CE accreditation is pending approval.
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