In Person
Identifying and Intervening on Problematic Gambling Behaviors
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Identifying and Intervening on Problematic Gambling Behaviors
1.0 CE Hours
Introductory
$0
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Date & Time
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Verve Behavioral Health
1918 18th St NW
Bb1
Washington, District of Columbia 20009
Description
This is an interactive, informative workshop on the growing epidemic of pathological gambling. This workshop will look at how gambling has progressed since 2018 (since federal deregulation), the economic impact on states who legalized gambling, and the spread of gambling. Participants will examine the two types of gambling, the six types of gambler, how to assess for problem gambling, and preliminary treatment protocols. There will be opportunity for Q&A throughout the presentation.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Identify significant factors the growth of gambling since 2018.
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Describe the two types of gambling and the six types of gamblers.
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Demonstrate use of assessment instruments to identify pathological gamblers.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this workshop is inform clinicians and stakeholders on the current state of gambling and the significant need for treatment.
Target Audience
- Addiction Professional
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
Presenters
Caron Legal Professionals Program Coordinator, Senior Behavioral Health Therapist
Eric Webber is the Caron Legal Professionals Program Coordinator and Senior Behavioral Health Therapist at Caron Treatment Center. He provides direct care through individual and group counseling sessions, as well as specialty lectures focused on the disease of addiction, gambling, addiction interaction disorders, work/professional related issues, and other targeted needs. He conducts the Legal Professionals group and meets with legal professionals individually to provide counsel. Mr. Webber is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and holds a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling, all through the Pennsylvania Certification Board; he is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He holds a master’s degree from Alvernia University.
Eric Webber is the Caron Legal Professionals Program Coordinator and Senior Behavioral Health Therapist at Caron Treatment Center. He provides direct care through individual and group counseling sessions, as well as specialty lectures focused on the disease of addiction, gambling, addiction interaction disorders, work/professional related issues, and other targeted needs. He conducts the Legal Professionals group and meets with legal professionals individually to provide counsel. Mr. Webber is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Clinical Supervisor, and holds a Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling, all through the Pennsylvania Certification Board; he is also a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals. He holds a master’s degree from Alvernia University.
Financially Sponsored By
- Caron Treatment Centers
- Verve Behavioral Health