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What Participants Will Learn:
At the Council’s urging, Governor Nathan Deal has proclaimed March “Problem Gambling Awareness Month”. Join us for an information packed 5 hour training event. The program will cover gambling addiction, how it impacts Georgia, and the developments which led to problem gambling’s inclusion in DSM-V as an addictive disorder, “Gambling Disorder”. Techniques for screening and intervention for problem gambling will also be provided. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to expand your clinical expertise in a specialty where there is increasing demand. Participants will also learn screening and assessment techniques for identifying the problem gambler. Register soon as seating is limited.
Guest Trainer:
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 assist with ensuring that programs adequately meet the needs of problem gamblers.
Who should attend?
Mental health and other professionals, educators, and any member of the public interested in this emergent public health concern.
