Upcoming Provider Training
Suicide and Problem Gambling
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 12PM-1PM
CEU's: 1
Presented By:
Mary Drexler, MSW, Director of The Center
Summary:
This presentation will highlight how gambling addiction places all those impacted by the addiction a greater risk for suicide ideation, thoughts, and attempts. Just acknowledging that there may be a potential risk of harm is key. Effectively listening and responding in a timely manner to those in suicidal crises is essential.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a clear understanding of how suicidal risk becomes a viable option for individuals and/or their family members dealing with a gambling addiction
- Learn the importance of the listening skills needed to effectively hear and respond to someone who may be expressing suicidal thoughts
- Learn some clinical tools available for assessing risk
- Know the resources available to support the individual with problem gambling who may be in crisis/suicidal
