Gambling Disorder & Peers Support: The Hidden Disease
$125.00
Availability: 5 in stock
- A PILOT TRAINING!
- DATE: November 13 & 14, 2024.
- Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; 1 hour lunch
- Location: In person. Hope for NH Recovery. 293 Wilson Street, Manchester, NH.
- Promotional PILOT Training Cost: $40.00
- Attendance for each day is required to receive 12 CEs.
- IC & RC Four Domains Awarded – 12 CEs awarded
- Ethics – 6 CEs – excellent to apply to your renewal CEs!
- Advocacy – 2CEs
- Recovery & Wellness – 2 CEs
- Mentoring & Education – 2 CEs
- Ethics – 6 CEs – excellent to apply to your renewal CEs!
- See below for more detailed information and cancellation policy.
76% of problem gamblers have a substance use disorder. Peers can play a pivotal role in identifying sings and symptoms and offering support. This training is a PILOT TRAINING. Please join us for: The Hidden Disease: Peer support for gambling disorder is the first of its kind in NH.
Register today. Only 20 Seats are available! 6 CEs for Ethics.
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Course Description
Gambling Disorder (GD), known as the Hidden Disease, lacks adequate support and treatment options in the U.S. Those affected often face co-occurring conditions, and while treatments exist for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and Mental Illness (MI), GD remains largely unaddressed, with alarming suicide rates among problem gamblers. This course targets peer workers, for peer workers, teaching them to spot red flags, screen for gambling woes, connect folks to the proper care, and uncover those sneaky support gaps for a timely rescue!
Course objectives
- Describe responsible gambling vs. problem gambling.
- Identify three high-risk populations.
- Describe three concepts of gambling-related harm.
- Identify two early warning signs of gaming & gambling disorder.
- Utilize two screening tools available.
- Help resolve barriers to treatment and support.
- Implement peer support for GD.
Presenters:
- Ed Talbot, Director; NH Council of Problem Gambling
- Ginger Ross, BA, CRSW, NCPRSS; Founder Choices Training
Promotional cost $40.00 Only 20 seats available.
Additional Instructions:
- Upon submission of this payment, you will receive a receipt with further enrollment instructions. Your registration is not complete until you finish the next steps noted on the receipt.
- ***Cancellations must be received within two weeks of the start date to be rescheduled or refunded. All refunds are subject to a processing fee. No exceptions.