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This training focuses on the vital convergence of problem gambling and suicidality. Attendees will delve into the avenues through which individuals contending with gambling issues might become vulnerable to contemplating suicide. We will examine Dr. Thomas Joiner's model, which dissects the fundamental factors driving suicidal tendencies, enabling us to spot individuals at elevated risk and provide appropriate assistance.
This training focuses on the vital convergence of problem gambling and suicidality. Attendees will delve into the avenues through which individuals contending with gambling issues might become vulnerable to contemplating suicide.
We will examine Dr. Thomas Joiner's model, which dissects the fundamental factors driving suicidal tendencies, enabling us to spot individuals at elevated risk and provide appropriate assistance.This webinar was recorded live on September 11, 2023. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.
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Problem gambling is a real issue among the Latinx population. However, the topic is rarely discussed, and the general attitude among Latinx people is to see gambling just as a form of entertainment. In places like Illinois, the prevalence rate of problem gambling among Latinx individuals is 7.3%, well above the 2.9% among Caucasians. Understanding culture as a complex, fluid concept which shapes our worldview and impacts our behaviors, this presentation explores how some traditionally understood Latinx cultural values may help to explain why Latinx individuals are so heavily impacted by problem gambling. Also, this presentation will explore ways to use the Latinx cultural values to raise awareness about problem gambling and promote gambling treatment. Specific examples drawn from real-life experiences will be shared and assessed. Participants are encouraged to bring questions based on their own practice experiences.
Problem gambling is a real issue among the Latinx population. However, the topic is rarely discussed, and the general attitude among Latinx people is to see gambling just as a form of entertainment. In places like Illinois, the prevalence rate of problem gambling among Latinx individuals is 7.3%, well above the 2.9% among Caucasians. Understanding culture as a complex, fluid concept which shapes our worldview and impacts our behaviors, this presentation explores how some traditionally understood Latinx cultural values may help to explain why Latinx individuals are so heavily impacted by problem gambling. Also, this presentation will explore ways to use the Latinx cultural values to raise awareness about problem gambling and promote gambling treatment. Specific examples drawn from real-life experiences will be shared and assessed. Participants are encouraged to bring questions based on their own practice experiences.
This webinar was recorded live on September 26, 2023. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.
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Problematic gambling may be a symptom of other mental health concerns your client has - like ADHD. It can also be the underlying cause of other mental health concerns such as depression or binge drinking. Helping your client identify at-risk or problematic gambling may help address the other reasons they are there to see you. This course will teach you how to use the Eisenberg Disordered Gambling SBIRT Screening Tool so that you may confidently implement it in your own practice. A Spanish version of this course is coming soon!
Problematic gambling may be a symptom of other mental health concerns your client has - like ADHD. It can also be the underlying cause of other mental health concerns such as depression or binge drinking. Helping your client identify at-risk or problematic gambling may help address the other reasons they are there to see you. This course will teach you how to use the Eisenberg Disordered Gambling SBIRT Screening Tool so that you may confidently implement it in your own practice.
A Spanish version of this course is coming soon!
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This workshop explores the various ways in which clinicians may be involved in the legal system related to gambling disorders. For many, it’s not “if” but “when” they will interact with attorneys, probation/parole, and court-ordered treatment requests. This workshop reviews how to interact, educate, and provide written documentation to judges, attorneys, and the legal system on behalf of individuals with gambling disorders.
This workshop explores the various ways in which clinicians may be involved in the legal system related to gambling disorders. For many, it’s not “if” but “when” they will interact with attorneys, probation/parole, and court-ordered treatment requests. This workshop reviews how to interact, educate, and provide written documentation to judges, attorneys, and the legal system on behalf of individuals with gambling disorders.
This webinar was recorded live on October 17, 2023. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.
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 Work Desk Reference v 4 on Gambling and Gaming Disorders, published in 2022. She serves on the board 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 (ICGC-II, IGDC, BACC, CGT) with the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board. 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.
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El juego problemático puede ser un síntoma de otros trastornos mentales de su paciente – como TDAH. También puede ser la causa subyacente de otros trastornos mentales como la depresión, el consumo excesivo de alcohol, otras adicciones, etc. Identificar si su paciente experimenta o está a riesgo de experimentar juego problemático le puede ser útil para tratar las otras razones por las cuales el cliente ha venido a verle. Este curso le enseñará a usar la Herramienta de Análisis del Trastorno del Juego de Eisenberg (SBIRT) para que con confianza la pueda poner en práctica.
El juego problemático puede ser un síntoma de otros trastornos mentales de su paciente – como TDAH. También puede ser la causa subyacente de otros trastornos mentales como la depresión, el consumo excesivo de alcohol, otras adicciones, etc. Identificar si su paciente experimenta o está a riesgo de experimentar juego problemático le puede ser útil para tratar las otras razones por las cuales el cliente ha venido a verle. Este curso le enseñará a usar la Herramienta de Análisis del Trastorno del Juego de Eisenberg (SBIRT) para que con confianza la pueda poner en práctic
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Using Science to Improve Gambling Addiction Treatment
In this presentation, Jon E. Grant emphasizes the significance of harnessing scientific insights to enhance the treatment of gambling addiction. He delves into an exploration of the clinical characteristics of gambling disorder, alongside its neurocognitive and biological foundations. Furthermore, he delves into evidence-based strategies for addressing gambling disorder. Recognizing that there is no universally prescribed method for treating this condition, he also underscores the value of remaining receptive to diverse treatment approaches.
This webinar was recorded live on November 28, 2023. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.
Jon E. Grant, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Chicago
Jon E. Grant is a Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago where he directs a clinic and research lab on addictive, compulsive and impulsive disorders. Professor Grant is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Gambling Studies and author of over 400 publications and 15 books.
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/07/2023
Advanced Training - Problem Gambling Virtual Training Part #1
AGENDA:
December 1st
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Dr. Fong - Impact of Sports Betting on Mind, Body and Brain
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Tana Russell -Blurred Lines Between Video Gaming and Gambling
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dr. Celeste Napier - Understanding the brain-gambling connection: How this knowledge can benefit patient care
Timothy Fong, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, board-certified in Addiction Psychiatry
Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA
Dr. Fong is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA.
Dr. Fong completed his undergraduate and medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He then came to UCLA and finished his residency in adult general psychiatry in 2002 and was the first accredited addiction psychiatry fellow at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute (2002-2004).
He is the co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program (UGSP). The purpose of this program is to examine the underlying causes and clinical characteristics of gambling disorder in order to develop effective, evidence-based treatment strategies.
Since 2009, he has been the director of the UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, a one-year accredited program that provides clinical training in addiction psychiatry.
Finally, he is part of the faculty leadership of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, a multidisciplinary effort to examine the full impact of cannabis on the body, mind and brain.
T. Celeste Napier, PhD
Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Director, Center for Compulsive Behavior and Addiction
Rush University
Dr. Napier’s academic background includes a PhD in Pharmacology from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX, and post-doctoral training in Neurobiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC. She conducted research sabbaticals at Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT and the University of Washington Health Sciences Center, Seattle, WA.
Dr. Napier has received continuous research grant support since 1990. Her scientific interests include the neurobiology of motivational behaviors, including un-healthy decision-making associated with addictions, as well as addiction education for health professionals. She has authored 140+ publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and 180+ published abstracts.
Dr. Napier’s extensive academic service includes President of the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, membership in scientific review committees for the National Institutes of Health, and editor or reviewer for 30+ scientific journals and books. She serves as a Scientific Advisor or Board Member for several government, university and not-for-profit institutions including the International Center for Responsible Gaming (Beverly, MA). Dr. Napier has provided expert testimony to the U.S.A. Congress Committee on Science, Space and Technology-Subcommittee on Research and Technology, and to the Illinois House of Representatives, Heroin and Youth Task Force Hearing. She has delivered 170+ invited scientific presentations world-wide and is frequently sought after by the news media on matters related to neuropharmacology and addiction.
Tana Russell
Assistant Director
Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling
TanaRussell has been Assistant Director at Evergreen Council onProblem Gambling since 2019. She holds certifications as a Substance UseDisorder Professional (SUDP), Washington State Certified Gambling Counselor II(WSCGC-II), Nationally Certified Tobacco Treatment Provider (NCTTP), CertifiedGambling Disorder Trainer (CGT), and completed extensive training onvideo/internet gaming disorder. She serves on the National Council onProblem Gambling (NCPG) treatment committee, is a member of the Washington StateGambling Counselor Certification Committee, the Washington Behavioral HealthAdvisory Committee, participated on the Washington State Problem Gambling TaskForce when it was in session, and is now a member of the Disordered GamblingAdvisory Workgroup.
She has apassion for training and enjoys presenting on topics related to gambling,gaming, tobacco, addictions, treatment, and recovery. She has written,co-authored and/or collaborated on the development of program curriculum forvarious treatment, training, responsible gaming, and educational courses,including the Foundations in Gaming Disorder-Core training, a30-hour online self-directed training program.
She is host of the podcast Connections:Health Gambling and Gaming and the live-stream video series ECPGLIVE!
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Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/13/2023
Advanced Training - Problem Gambling Virtual Training Part #2
AGENDA
December 8th
10 AM - 12 PM Dr. Moberg - Intersection of Substance Use Disorders with Gambling and other Process Addictions
12 PM - 1 PM Dr. Jennifer Shatley - Responsible Gaming and Problem Gambling Policy: A Blended-Hybrid Approach
1 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Jody Bechtold and Rob Bumbaco - Sports Betting Evaluative Data from the front lines of clinical treatment as well as how to treat sports bettors)
Jennifer Shatley
President and CEO
Logan Avenue Consulting, LLC
Dr. Jennifer Shatley is the President and CEO of Logan Avenue Consulting, LLC. In this role, she provides responsible gaming consulting to a multitude of organizations, such as gambling operators, trade organizations, problem gambling councils, government organizations, and domestic and international jurisdictions considering legalizing gambling. In addition, she has a collaborative partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) on the development and execution of RGC’s innovative research and RG Plus strategy. She also conducts policy sessions at the International Center for Gaming Regulations.
Dr. Shatley is an insightful and experienced responsible gaming executive with a 25-year career background involving extensive leadership progressing responsible gaming policy. As a thought leader, Jennifer has been the catalyst for the development and innovation of numerous “firsts” in the gaming industry. Serving as the Vice President of Responsible Gaming Policies and Compliance for Caesars Entertainment, she led the development, implementation and administration of the company's programs. She conceptualized and created first-of-its-kind training, developing the role of Responsible Gaming Ambassador designed to further business practices by proactively engaging customers utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to promote responsible play. Her innovation led to the development of the industry’s first patented responsible gaming IT application that leveraged technology to improve compliance and allow for tracking and implementation of
policy and regulatory mandates. More recently, Jennifer led the company’s responsible gaming policy and program efforts in the developing Japan market. She was also the Lead RG Consultant at UNLV’s International Gaming Institute (IGI). Dr. Shatley is a recognized expert in the field and is a highly sought speaker and advisor. She has presented at numerous conferences both domestically and internationally and works closely with the treatment community, academics, researchers, government bodies, state councils, and gaming industry representatives.
In addition, she serves as President for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and as a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Dr. Shatley also serves as the Co-Chair of the Compliance Review Board for the American Gaming Association’s Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering. She previously served on the Nevada Governor’s Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, serving as the Chair for the Sub-Committee on Problem Gambling Prevention, as well as serving on the board of directors of the International Center for Responsible Gaming. Jennifer holds a Doctorate of Public Policy from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, a Master’s Degree in Communication from the University of Tennessee, and a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Christian Brothers University.Kirk Moberg
Clinical Professor
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Dr. Kirk Moberg is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. During his clinical career he served as the medical director of three addiction treatment centers in Peoria, Champaign and Urbana. He received his MD and PhD at the U of I Urbana campus and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine.
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 Work Desk Reference v 4 on Gambling and Gaming Disorders, published in 2022. She serves on the board 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 (ICGC-II, IGDC, BACC, CGT) with the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board. 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.
Rob Bumbaco, LCSW, CMC
COO & CoFounder
The Better Institute
Rob Bumbaco, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Mental Coach, and former Division 1 athlete is the founder of the Back in the Game® program. During his time playing competitive hockey, Rob noticed gaps in the support and services available to his fellow athletes. Back in the Game® is a sports performance program designed to help athletes develop the mental skills necessary to take their game to the next level while providing education and support for mental health and at-risk behaviors.
In addition to working with athletes, Rob works with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, obsessive compulsive disorder, and men’s related issues. Rob specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy. Rob enjoys working together with his clients to identify specific goals and action plans in order for his clients to achieve their desired outcomes.
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An Overview of Gambling Addiction
Gambling Disorder is one of several disorders that are called behavioral or process addictions. This presentation will review several process addictions highlighting linkages between them and substance use disorders. Although there are some interesting similarities with substance use disorders, the definitive neurobiology of gambling disorder is still being worked out. This presentation will review the current state of knowledge as well as highlight insights gained from the medications that have been investigated to treat gambling disorder.
This webinar was recorded live on January 9, 2024. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.
Kirk Moberg
Clinical Professor
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Dr. Kirk Moberg is a Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine and Psychiatry at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. During his clinical career he served as the medical director of three addiction treatment centers in Peoria, Champaign and Urbana. He received his MD and PhD at the U of I Urbana campus and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine.
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Use of digital technologies has been changing rapidly, with many children and adolescents having smartphones and accessing the internet at high frequency and for multiple purposes. How different types and patterns of screen media activity relate to youth development and health is an active area of investigation, with new data supporting recently introduced guidelines. For example, in May of 2023, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory on social media impacts on the mental health of adolescents. In this presentation, a current understanding of youth gambling, gaming, and other behaviors that may be conducted on the internet (use of social media, viewing of pornography) will be discussed. Current findings linking screen media activity, internalizing and externalizing behaviors and sleep concerns and links with brain measures will be presented. How current nomenclature systems consider gambling, gaming and other internet use disorders will be considered, as will how to identify and intervene to help youth with concerns in these domains. Practical tips for concerned parents will also be presented as will policy efforts to protect youth.
Use of digital technologies has been changing rapidly, with many children and adolescents having smartphones and accessing the internet at high frequency and for multiple purposes. How different types and patterns of screen media activity relate to youth development and health is an active area of investigation, with new data supporting recently introduced guidelines. For example, in May of 2023, the US Surgeon General issued an advisory on social media impacts on the mental health of adolescents. In this presentation, a current understanding of youth gambling, gaming, and other behaviors that may be conducted on the internet (use of social media, viewing of pornography) will be discussed. Current findings linking screen media activity, internalizing and externalizing behaviors and sleep concerns and links with brain measures will be presented. How current nomenclature systems consider gambling, gaming and other internet use disorders will be considered, as will how to identify and intervene to help youth with concerns in these domains. Practical tips for concerned parents will also be presented as will policy efforts to protect youth.
Objectives
1. Understand how the DSM-5 and ICD-11 consider gambling and gaming disorders and other disorders due to addictive behaviors.
2. Appreciate the range and impact of screen media activity on developing youth.
3. Understand how to help youth navigate use of digital technologies and progress toward adulthood in a healthy fashion.
Marc Potenza, PhD, MD
Albert E Kent Professor of Psychiatry and Professor in the Child Study Center and of Neuroscience; Director, Center of Excellence in Gambling Research; Director, Yale Program for Research on Impulsivity and Impulse Control Disorders; Director, Women and A
Yale School of Medicine
Dr. Potenza is a board-certified psychiatrist with sub-specialty training in addiction psychiatry. He completed his post-high-school training at Yale: BS/MS (Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics), MD, PhD (Cell Biology), internship, psychiatric residency and addiction psychiatry fellowship. Currently, he is an Albert E. Kent Professor of Psychiatry, Child Study and Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine where directs the Division on Addictions Research, Center of Excellence in Gambling Research, Women and Addictive Disorders Core of Women's Health Research at Yale and Yale Research Program on Impulsivity and Impulse Control Disorders.
Dr. Potenza is on editorial boards of 15 journals (including editor-in-chief of Current Addiction Reports) and on the Boards of multiple national/international organizations including the International Society of Addiction Medicine for which he is the incoming President-elect. He has received multiple national and international awards for excellence in research and clinical care. He has published extensively (over 800 publications) and is ranked first globally by the independent firm Expertscape in multiple clinical research categories including addictive, impulsive and compulsive behaviors. He has consulted to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, National Registry of Effective Programs, National Institutes of Health, American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization on matters of addiction.
Dr. Potenza's research has focused on the neurobiology and treatment of addictions and other disorders characterized by impaired impulse control and reward-related motivations. Most of this work has focused on understanding clinical and neurobiological underpinnings of these disorders, and their co-occurrences with other psychiatric disorders, in order to advance prevention and treatment strategies. Dr. Potenza's research has applied neuroimaging, genetic, epidemiological and clinical trials methodologies to gain knowledge and improve prevention and treatment strategies for addictive behaviors/disorders. This work has involved identifying potential intermediary phenotypes, like facets of impulsivity, that may in part explain the frequent co-occurrence of psychiatric conditions and represent novel targets for prevention and treatment strategies.
Dr. Potenza has mentored over 200 Scholars in clinical research and neuroscience. He also co-directs training programs focusing on addiction treatment development research at Yale and alcohol use, stress and psychopathology in Thailand (Yale-Chulalongkorn collaboration).
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