Upcoming Provider Training
Principles and Paradigms of Gambling Disorder: Discover the who, what, when, where, why, and how? Part 1
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 9AM-12PM
CEU's: 3
Presented By:
Naomi Durand-Kabasela, MA, LCPC, ICGC-I
Summary:
Nationally gambling expansion is on the rise, and Maryland is no exception. We will discuss who is at risk and susceptible to developing problems with gambling and gambling disorder, with evidenced based screening tools for integration into clinical practice. What are the different forms of gambling, when does a person’s gambling indicate problems, and why is gambling disorder considered a hidden addiction will be explored. Discover how you can integrate conversations about the potential harms of gambling into your practice and models of care.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the definition of gambling, review gambling terminology and the many forms of wagering available.
- Understand the expansion of gambling throughout Maryland, the United States and the impact increased access has had on special populations.
- Be able to utilize evidenced based gambling screening tools to enhance clinical practice.
- Following the diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder, the only (currently) behavioral Substance-Related and Addictive Disorder.
