Indiana University Bloomington
IPGAP Home

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
To register, please fill out the online registration form.
If you have a trouble with online registration, please download the registration form and send it to IPGAP.
more »
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

Download the 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.


Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program (IPGAP)


The Indiana Problem Gambling Awareness Program is a project funded by the Division of Mental Health Addiction to raise the awareness of problem gambling and promote treatment options in Indiana. This project is being led by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center (IPRC) DMHA's substance abuse prevention technical assistance contractor. The IPRC is expanding its mission to address the issues of problem gambling prevention.