2010 Problem Gambling Counselor Training
| Phase |
Date |
Room* |
| Phase 1/2 |
Jan. 12 & 13, 2010 |
Conf 19 |
| Phase 3/4 |
March 3 & 4, 2010 |
Conf 19 |
| Phase 5/6 |
April 6 & 7, 2010 |
Conf 19 |
| Phase 7/8 |
April 27 & 28, 2010 |
Conf 19 |
The trainings are located at the Indiana Government Center (402 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis). Registration begins at 7:45 and the sessions begin at 8:30 and end at 5 pm.
Topics to be covered:
PHASE 1/2: History and scope of gambling in US; Definitions, Screening and Assessment Tools; Typology; DSM-IV Criteria
PHASE 3/4: The meaning of money; treatment planning; co-occurring disorders; stages of change; harm reduction; self help groups; financial management issues; legal issues and gambling treatment.
PHASE 5/6: Biogenetics; Neurochemistry & Psychopharmacology & the Brain of the gamblers; Special Populations (teens, seniors, multi-cultural); Issues for Women
PHASE 7/8: Spirituality & Recovery; Treatment Design & Levels of Care; Relapse Prevention; Workplace & EAP Issues; Reimbursement Strategies; Transference & Counter-Transference Issues; Ethics Standards; Resources; Certification Standards
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flyer for more detail.
Could the problem be gambling?
Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money?
Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gamble?
An answer of "yes" to either or both of these questions may indicate a problem with gambling.
For a confidential referral, call 1.800.994.8448
Indiana Problem Gambling Referral Line is funded by Indiana Problem Gamblers' Assistance Fund.