GAMBLING ADDICTION: A PRIMER FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Location: 2801 Buford Hwy NE, Terrace Level Training Room, Atlanta GA 30329
Date: Tuesday March 31, 2015
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Attention all Georgia Clinicians!
The Georgia Council on Problem Gambling is announcing the following training: “Problem Gambling, Have the Conversation” which will take place on Tuesday, March 31st. Problem gambling is a hidden disease, and your attendance at this event will help to empower you and your practice to provide gambling specific help to those in need. This type of training has NEVER been offered in the State of Georgia. Governor Nathan Deal has signed a proclamation proclaiming the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Those attending will become the first responders to a group of clients that are not getting the specific help they need. In addition, those attending will be able to qualify for further training at a reduced rate. Some may even qualify for a free online course. Come and meet Mr. Eric Groh, executive Director of the Georgia Council as he shares his vision and goals for the Problem Gamblers needing help in Georgia. Also, come and hear Rev. Roger Olsen, Resource Development Coordinator for the Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling as he conducts the training session. Rev. Olsen knows firsthand what gambling addiction can do as he himself has just celebrated 20 years of sobriety. Rev Olsen has trained over 40 Gambling Counselors in Alabama. If you only attend one training this year, make it this one. It will be well worth your time. Please pass this information to any and all helping professionals.
Course Objectives:
- Attendees will understand what services are currently available for Problem Gamblers in the State of Georgia
- Attendees will be able to meet Mr. Eric Groh and hear about his vision for helping Gambling Addicts in Georgia.
- Attendees will learn about the prevalence rates of Problem Gambling and how it affects Georgia Stakeholders.
- Attendees will be able to gain awareness of how the Georgia Council can provide an invaluable service to both the clinicians and their clients in the area of Gambling addiction
Pricing:
$100 regular price
$75 Early Bird Special
Includes CEU certificate, which is approved by:
Auburn University School of Continuing Education
Montgomery, Alabama
Reverend Roger Olsen, MEd, ACGC-III
Coordinator of Programs; Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling
Minister; Gambler In -Recovery
As an ordained minister, Roger has over 30 years of counseling experience. He has trained over 30 counselors in Alabama who meet the minimum educational requirements towards becoming a National Certified Gambling Counselor. As a recovering gambling addict with over 20 years of sobriety, he is eager to ensure the GCOPG implements programs that meet the needs of problem gamblers and assist with our mission that every Georgia citizen who wants to stop gambling is successfully connected with comprehensive treatment services.
Eric Groh LPC NCGC II
President; Georgia Council on Problem Gambling
Eric has over 20 years of experience in clinical mental health and addiction. He has taught psychology courses at the university level and trained many counselors, physicians, and nurses on mental health topics. He was appointed by two Georgia governors to the Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. For five years, he worked closely with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General’s Office handling licensee complaints. Eric has provided consulting services to state and federal agencies in the areas of Problem Gambling and Disaster Relief.
