REGISTRATION Please complete online registration at masscompulsivegambling.org/calendar OR Direct registration form and payment to: Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling 190 High Street, Suite 4, Boston, MA 02110 Please contact: Intervention and Treatment Support Manager, Alicia Barron, with any questions: alicia@masscompulsivegambling.org If you are deaf or hard of hearing, or are a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact Intervention and Treatment Support Manager, Alicia Barron, at 617.426.4554, Fax: 617.426.4555, TTY: 617.426.1855 at least 2 weeks prior to the event. All face-to-face training locations are handicap accessible. Registration includes lunch and materials. To become a member, visit http://bit.ly/1kthltb ATTEND 5 TRAININGS GET 1 FREE CONFERENCE ADMISSION! (Excludes the Training Institute) Name GAMBLING DISORDER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Agency / Organization TRAININGS FOR Street Address City, State, Zip Phone Fax E-mail 190 High Street, Suite 5 Boston, MA 02110-3031 SAVE THE DATE! Annual Conference on Gambling Problems Thursday, April 14, 2016 and Friday, April 15, 2016 Four Points by Sheraton Norwood 1125 Boston Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062 Attend 5 trainings get 1 FREE CONFERENCE ADMISSION! Why wait? Register online today! masscompulsivegambling.org/calendar Clinicians, Human and Social Service Providers, or Anyone Else Who is Interested in Learning About Gambling Disorder SPONSORED BY: The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and The Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services. Reserve your place today. Space is limited. ATTEND 5 TRAININGS GET 1 FREE CONFERENCE ADMISSION!
CLOCK HOURS WILL BE OFFERED. TRAINING GOAL The Council s goal is to provide clinicians, and other social service providers throughout the State, with the ability to identify, screen, assess, treat and/or refer clients with gambling problems. Professionals will learn how to incorporate gambling disorder information and treatment skills into their work, and increase their skills in interventions, addiction treatment, and case management for people experiencing gambling disorder. Gambling disorder trainings offer a variety of opportunities for clinicians to earn clock hours toward a Massachusetts Problem Gambling Specialist Certificate, and to meet requirements of a national certification for problem gambling counselors (CAS and/or NCGC). Clock Hours will be offered for Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC-I, LADC-II and LADC Assistants); Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAC.CADAC); Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS); Nurses (RN/LPN); Social Workers (SW); and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC). Application for social work continuing education has been submitted. Please contact us at 617-426-4554 for status of social work CE accreditation. The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6331. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. sign up now to become a member of the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling and save 10% on each training! INDIVIDUAL DUAL MEMBER BENEFITS All Individuals who contribute $85 will receive the Individual Member benefits, plus: Full voting rights for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Discounts on the National Council s Annual Conference (2015 in Baltimore / 2016 in New York) 1 year subscription to the NCPG Newsletter 1 year bi-monthly subscription to Addiction Professional INDIVIDUAL DUAL PLUS MEMBER BENEFITS All Individuals who contribute $110 will receive the above listed benefits, plus: 1 year subscription to International Gambling Studies INDIVIDUAL MEMBER BENEFITS All Individuals who contribute $50 will receive the following benefits: Discount on events, trainings and meetings Quarterly newsletter Monthly members-only email newsletter Breaking industry news email communication Advocacy work with federal and state legislators and health agencies Members-only luncheon Online directory and access to the membersonly portion of our website (coming soon!) Membership support: marketing materials, trainings, development of awareness programs Invitation to committees and forums Member listing on Council website Member certificate To become a member, visit http://bit.ly/1kthltb The cost of Individual membership alone is $75.00 when purchased directly - save $40.00! The cost of NCPG Individual Plus membership alone is $100.00 when purchased directly - save $40.00! REGISTRATION Please check boxes that correspond with the training(s) you d like to attend: REGIONAL TRAININGS Friday, October 2, 2015 The Impact of Gambling and Problem Gambling on Recovery, Health, and Well-Being: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Springfield Friday, November 6, 2015 Motivational Interviewing As a Treatment for Gambling Disorder, Natick Friday, February 5, 2016 Problem Gambling and Older Adults: Mitigating Risk and Understanding Treatment Options, New Bedford Friday, March 4, 2016 Working with Families Affected by Gambling Disorder, North Hampton Friday, May 6, 2016 Problem Gambling in the Asian Community, Boston TRAINING INSTITUTES Thursday, October 1 Thursday, November 19, 2015 Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Training Institute, Canton $247.50 members, $275 non-members Thursday, March 3 Thursday, April 28, 2016 Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling Training Institute, Springfield $247.50 members, $275 non-members WEBINARS Friday, October 16, 2015 Neurobiology of Gambling Addiction and Treatment Implications $13.50 members, $15 non-members Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Youth gambling: Myths, Realities and New Understandings $13.50 members, $15 non-members ONLINE COURSES Monday, October 26, 2015 Monday, November 16, 2015 Culturally-Conscious Approach to Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling in the Latino Community $45 members, $50 non-members Monday, January 18, 2016 Friday, February 19, 2016 Clinical Complexity in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder $72 in-state member; $144 out-of-state member $80 in-state non-member; $160 out-of-state non-member Monday, April 25, 2016 Friday, May 27, 2016 The Gambling Brain How it Works and How to Treat It $90 in-state member; $180 out-of-state member; $100 in-state non-member; $200 out-of-state non-member License Number and Designation Please choose your level of membership: $50 - Individual Membership $85 - Individual Dual Membership (The cost of NCPG Individual membership alone is $75.00 when purchased directly. Save $40.00!) $100 - Individual Dual Plus Membership (The cost of NCPG Individual Plus membership alone is $100.00 when purchased directly. Save $40.00 through the Mass. Partnership!) Registration confirmation will be sent to you following receipt of your payment. Training details and directions will be included. Please note, registration will not be finalized until payment is received.
REGIONAL TRAININGS The Impact of Gambling and Problem Gambling on Recovery, Health, and Well-Being: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Date & Time: Friday, October 2, 2015; 10am to 4pm Location: La Quinta Inn & Suites - 100 Congress Street, Springfield, MA 01104 Presenter: Loreen Rugle, Ph.D., NCGC-II Research evidence has been accumulating that unidentified problem gambling contributes to increased treatment costs and decreased treatment effectiveness across behavioral and general health care settings. While many evidence-based brief problem gambling screens have been developed, it has become clear that such screens do not work in actual clinical practice as they do in research studies. This workshop will discuss the gap between research and practice and present strategies to implement effective screening, brief interventions, and referrals to treatment for problem gambling in a variety of clinical settings. Participants will be able to identify key elements to effective screening for gambling problems Participants will be able to identify strategies to initiate discussion of impact of gambling in a variety of clinical settings Participants will be able to describe and utilize brief intervention and referral strategies for those at risk for gambling problems Motivational Interviewing As a Treatment for Gambling Disorder Date & Time: Friday, November 6, 2015; 10am to 4pm Region: Boston/Metrowest/Central Location: Hampton Inn - 319 Speen Street, Natick, MA 01760 Presenter: Ty Lostutter, Ph.D. Current research consistently shows that Motivational Interviewing can be a successful treatment modality for clients struggling with Gambling Disorder. This workshop will explain the history and evolution of motivational interviewing, explore motivational interviewing techniques, and provide participants with opportunities to practice the skills they have learned with examples specific to problem gambling. Participants will gain an understanding of how to utilize motivational interviewing techniques to gauge their clients readiness to change, guide clients toward recovery, and support their clients recovery goals. Participants will be able to describe motivational interview techniques and how to apply them to clinical practice Participants will be able to discuss how to use motivational interviewing techniques with clients with gambling disorder Participants will practice applying motivational interviewing techniques and will be able to describe the advantages and challenges in using this treatment modality
REGIONAL TRAININGS CONTINUED Problem Gambling and Older Adults: Mitigating Risk and Understanding Treatment Options Date & Time: Friday, February 5, 2016; 10am to 4pm Location: Southeast MDPH, 1736 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 Presenter: Cheryl Chandler, BSW and Fiorigio (Fred) Fetta, LPC, NCGC II Older adults are the fastest growing population in America, and, according to research, is a group targeted by the gambling industry as a lucrative market (Singh et al, 2007). With the amount of gambling opportunities increasing on a regular basis, it is important for all citizens to be aware of gambling and the role it can play in society. As we age, we are faced with new challenges, which can increase the vulnerability of problem gambling (i.e. loss of job, loss of relationships, family transitions, etc.) In this presentation, we will raise awareness on Problem Gambling and Older Adults through different styles of learning (lecture, case studies, role play, group participation, etc.) After completing this training, you will be able to do the following: Define gambling, problem gambling and the nine criteria for disordered gambling Learn strategies for preventing problem and disordered gambling in older adults Be able to describe a gambling treatment program Learn problem gambling clinical interventions that can be used with older adults Working with Families Affected by Gambling Disorder Date & Time: Friday, March 4, 2016; 10am to 4pm Location: Northampton MDPH, 23 Service Center, Northampton, MA 01060 Presenter: Mary Lou Costanzo, LCSW, NCGC This course will focus on helping clinicians learn how to engage and treat the entire family of problem gamblers and begin the path of recovery from this addiction. All aspects of the effects on family members will be discussed, including the financial impact on the family, the emotional ramifications, including trust, and the psychological consequences for many family members. Many family members go untreated with serious, painful effects from their loved ones gambling. While the financial impact is the most obvious, the other effects, including severe depression, trauma and inability to function, are often present as well. The clinician is in a unique position to offer help and support to these family members, but must begin with knowledge of this addiction and how family members can address the pain caused. Family members must be offered help, hope and support, and a clear understanding of how they may be able to protect themselves and function better in their world. Participants will be able to identify symptoms of problem gambling and be able to understand the impact this addiction may have on family members Participants will be able to interview, assess, refer, and treat members of the gamblers family members who may be affected by the gambling problems Participants will be able to provide a safe, therapeutic environment for growth and understanding of family members of problem gamblers as they work through the issues in themselves and their family Participants will have a clear understanding of how outside resources, such as GAMANON, financial counseling, psychiatric consultation, etc, may play a role in the recovery process for the family member Problem Gambling in the Asian Community Date & Time: Friday, May 6, 2016; 10am to 4pm Region: Boston/Metrowest/Central Location: The Nonprofit Center - 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111 (TBC) Presenter: Tim Fong MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL Date & Time: October 1, 2015 - November 19, 2015; 3pm to 7pm Region: Metrowest/Boston/Central Location: Donovan Building MDPH, 5 Randolph Street, Canton Cost: $275 Clock Hours: 32 OR REGIONAL TRAININGS CONTINUED The Asian American community is comprised of diverse cultural groups with roots spanning many countries. Despite this diversity, there are some commonalities in this community including cultural values and attitudes towards gambling. Research has also shown that Asian Americans may be impacted by gambling disproportionally and may be at higher risk for gambling disorders. This workshop will explore the diverse cultural attitudes towards gambling, prevalence of gambling and preference for type of gambling, and specific risk factors. It will discuss prevention programs, intervention opportunities, effective treatment modalities, and cultural factors in working with a client with gambling disorder. Additionally it will explore how assimilation and acculturation affect gambling behavior and cultural attitudes as well as family dynamics. Participants will be able to discuss cultural attitudes and risk factors regarding gambling in the Asian American community Participants will be able to identify culturally competent prevention, intervention, and treatment programs for Asian American s struggling with gambling disorder Participants will be able to discuss the impact of assimilation and acculturation on gambling behavior and attitudes towards treatment TRAINING INSTITUTE ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING Date & Time: March 3, 2016 - April 28, 2016; 3pm to 7pm (skipping week of April 14th for annual conference) Location: CHD - 332 Birnie Ave, Springfield, MA 01107 Cost: $275 Clock Hours: 32 The Mass Council on Compulsive Gambling Training Institute s goal is to increase the number of services providers in the treatment and service of Gambling Disorders; increase the community s access to comprehensive and competent care, increase service and treatment delivery, and improve treatment outcomes. The Mass Council on Compulsive Gambling Training Institute provides a comprehensive delivery of gambling specific trainings for social services providers in order to build the capacity of knowledge in the area of Gambling Disorders. The training institute meets from 3pm-7pm, once per week for eight weeks. At the conclusion of the eight week training process, individuals will be able to meet the MA PGS training standards and certificate training requirements.
WEBINARS Neurobiology of Gambling Addiction and Treatment Implications Date & Time: October 16, 2015; 12pm to 1:30pm Location: Online Presenter: Marc Potenza, MD, Ph.D. Cost: $15 Clock Hours: 1.5 The neurobiology of gambling disorder shares similarities to other addictive disorders. This webinar will examine these similarities as well as highlight the differences. Additionally it will discuss treatment implications inherent in clinical practice with people with gambling disorders. Youth Gambling: Myths, Realities and New Understandings Date & Time: May 18, 2016; 12pm to 1:30pm Location: Online Presenter: Jeffrey Derevensky, Ph.D. Cost: $15 Clock Hours: 1.5 This workshop will discuss youth gambling behavior, risk factors, and prevention opportunities. It will examine myths associated with youth gambling and will look at new trends in youth gambling including social casino simulated gaming and fantasy sports wagering. Dr. Derevensky will also address how these new realities are shaping our understanding of youth gambling behavior and their implications for prevention, intervention, and treatment. ONLINE COURSES Culturally-Conscious Approach to Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling in the Latino Community Date & Time: October 26, 2015 - November 16, 2015 Location: Online though Middlesex Community College Cost: $50 This on-line course will focus on Latino/a cultural issues and their relationship to problem gambling. It will explore barriers to prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery, and discuss strategies and techniques that promote wellness. The course will discuss and review Latino/a cultural characteristics and their relevance to social services practice. Also, service providers will gain education, resources, and information on current outreach efforts. Clinical Complexity in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder Date & Time: January 18, 2016 - February 19, 2016 Location: Online through Middlesex Community College Presenter: Geoffrey Locke, LICSW, PhD Cost: $80 in-state; $160 out-of-state Clock Hours: 12 This advanced-level online course is an intensive study of the challenges and complications when working with people with gambling disorders, including, but not limited to, clinical process, countertransference, legal and financial issues, co-occurring disorders, guilt, supervision, and self-care. Participants will engage in online discussions, read and respond to relevant scholarly articles, engage in interactive clinical case studies, and reflect upon their clinical work with problem gamblers. The Gambling Brain How it Works and How to Treat It Date & Time: April 25, 2016 - May 27, 2016 Location: Online through Middlesex Community College Presenter: Jon Grant, JD, MD, MPH Cost: $100 in-state; $200 out-of-state Clock Hours: 18 This advanced-level online course will explain the role of biochemistry in the development of a gambling problem and in its treatment. It will discuss the cross priming effect of other addictions on gambling disorders. The course will also review how gambling problems are addressed with medications and/or psychotherapeutic treatment. Online Course Prerequisites: Master s degree in a mental health/addiction-related field or clinical experience with people with gambling problems. Consistent and reliable access to a computer connected to the Internet and with audio capabilities (speakers)--if the connection is from a work-related computer please check with MIS/IT team regarding connectivity to an interactive and secure site, including firewalls, spam blockers, etc. Requires Real Player and Adobe Acrobat software that can be downloaded for free from the course website.