This is a self-paced course.
Once registered you will have 90 days to complete the course
30 CE from IAODAPCA
This 30 hour training series will highlight all the beginning needs for counselors and other addiction trained professionals of the needs for patients struggling with Problem Gambling Issues. Each participant will have an indepth understanding of Problem Gambling patients and the best methods of treatment.
Dr. Harwell (D. Min, LPC, ICGC-II, BACC) received his doctorate in ministry from Southern Methodist University and has over 15 years of experience in treating gambling disorder leading OAPGG. He served on the NCPG board for 6 years and as board president from 2015–2017.
Dr. Rugle (PhD, ICGC-II/BACC) earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Kent State University and has 30 years of experience in treating and researching gambling disorder, and administering gambling disorder programs. In 2019, she received the Robert Custer Lifetime Award from NCPG. Additional gambling disorder BACC trainers will be invited to present as necessary.
During the course of this 30-hour training, there will be various topics covered from an introduction to problem gambling to best practices and treatment plans for those struggling with a gambling problem. Below is a breakdown of the specific topics you can find within the training.
Introduction |
Introductions and Overview |
PGBT - A |
Gambling and Problem Gambling |
PGBT - B |
Understandning Gambling |
PGBT - C |
Scope of Gambling and Problem Gambling |
PGBT - D |
Diagnostic Criteria |
PGBT - E |
Public Perceptions |
PGBT - F |
Regioal Issues |
PGBT - G |
Problem Gambling Screens |
PGBT - H |
Assessments |
PGBT - I |
Certification |
PGBT - J
|
Co-Occuring Disorders |
PGBT - K
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Trauma, Violence, and Suicide |
PGBT - L |
Engaging Clients in Treatment |
PGBT - M
|
Treatment Planning |
PGBT - N |
Harm Reduction |
PGBT - O |
Treatment Strategies |
PGBT - P.1 |
Best Practices and Treatment
|
PGBT - P.2 |
Best Practices - Transferece and Counter Transference |
PGBT - P.3 |
Best Practices - Dynamics and Meaning of Gambling and Implications for Treatment |
PGBT - P.4 |
Best Practices - CBT and Irrational Thought |
PGBT - P.5 |
Best Practices - Triggers and Cravings |
PGBT - P.6 |
Best Practices - Behavioral Approaches |
PGBT - P.7 |
Best Practices - 12 Step and Other Support Groups |
PGBT - P.8 |
Best Practices - Recurrence Prevention |
PGBT - P.9 |
Best Practices - Mindfulness |
PGBT - Q |
Gambling Disorder and Finaces |
PGBT - R |
Families and Motivation |
PGBT - S |
Biology and Pharmacology |
PGBT - T |
Cultrual Competence |
PGBT - U |
Specific Populations |
PGBT - V |
Legal Issues and Theraputic Justice |
PGBT - W PGBT - X PGBT - Y PGBT PGBT - Z |
Client Rights Recovery Oriented Systems of Care Online Sports Betting, Gaming, and Gambling Training Evaluations Attestation |
This basic training addresses 100% of the required material for certification.