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Fall 2008

annual statewide conference

September 30 - October 3, 2008 

at the

Holiday Inn Harrisburg

Basic and Advanced Training

Approximately 30 CEUs possible

More information coming soon

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NEW TRAININGS

Note: Each session offers 7.5 hours of

National Council (NCGC) Certification credits

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Come see us for all of your training and educational needs...
http://ga.psu.edu/CE/default.htm?cn21D

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                      Problem Gambling Treatment Training

            July 29, 2008   (Day 3) Problem Gambling, Practical & Essential Interventions

                            Chester Community Hospital

            July 30, 2008  (Day 4) Problem Gambling, Treatment Design

                            Chester Community Hospital

                      Sponsored by The Keystone Center

                      To Register Call 484-490-1060  ext. 21, Jennifer East

                      (registration begins at 8:00 AM, lunch will be provided)

                      For Information on Location and CEUs Please Call.

  Problem gambling is a growing concern nationally.  During this program participants will learn common co-occurring disorders for pathological gamblers seeking care.  Participants will review research common to problem gamblers including the use of medication.

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                     Preferred Systems, Inc.

                     1341 West 6^th Street

                     Erie, PA 16505

                     Phone - 814-456-0406 – Toll Free 888-455-7437 -  Fax 814-455-7026

                       Preferred Systems Gambling Counselor Certification

Erie, PA, Erie Maennerchor, 607 State Street

     July 11, 2008  - Biogenetics, Psychopharmacology and Relapse Prevention

     August 1, 2008 - Axis II, Deception and Transference in Treatment

     August 8, 2008 - Special Populations / Finance And The Law

     September 12, 2008 - Advances in Special Populations and Gambling Treatment

     October 17, 2008 - Ethics and Biopsychosocial - Spiritual Treatment

Scranton/Wilkes Barre, PA, Luzerne County Community College, 1333 S. Prospect St.

     August 1, 2008 - Biogenetics, Psychopharmacology and Relapse Prevention

     September 12, 2008 - Axis II, Deception and Transference in Treatment

     October 10, 2008 - Advances in Special Populations and Gambling Treatment

     November 21, 2008 - Ethics and Biopsychosocial - Spiritual Treatment

Pittsburgh, PA, Four Points by Sheraton, 910 Sheraton Dr

     July 18, 2008 - Biogenetics, Psychopharmacology and Relapse Prevention

     August 8, 2008 - Axis II, Deception and Transference in Treatment

     September 19, 2008 - Advances in Special Populations and Gambling Treatment

     October 10, 2008 - Ethics and Biopsychosocial - Spiritual Treatment

King of Prussia, Best Western Inn, 127 S. Gulph Rd

     July 25, 2008 - Biogenetics, Psychopharmacology and Relapse Prevention

     August 15, 2008 - Axis II, Deception and Transference in Treatment

     September 19, 2008 - Advances in Special Populations and Gambling Treatment

     October 17, 2008 - Ethics and Biopsychosocial - Spiritual Treatment

Registration Form:

Cost per course is $100.00, Psychologists $130.00, Social Workers, $120.00

One credit fee for multiple CE Credits requested

Mail registration to Preferred Systems, Inc., 1341 West 6^th Street, Erie, PA 16505

Or fax to (814) 455- 7026

Name:_______________________________________________________________

Company: ___________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City: __________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ____________

Workshop Date ___________     Workshop Location ________________________

Payment Method: __ Check (Number _______)  Credit Card: __ Master Card   __ Visa

Card Number _________  ________  ________  ________

                       Expiration Date: ________ _________

 Requesting credits for: (check all that apply)

___ National Council on Problem Gambling     ___ CAC     ___ Psychology

___ NBCC     ___ Social Work     PA Act 48

Courses have been approved for Continuing Education Credits in the following:

• 7.56 CAC credit hours

• 7.5 Continuing Education Credits for the National Board for Certified Counselors

• 7.5 Act 48 Continuing Education Credits (PA Teachers Continuing Education)

• 7.5 Social Work Continuing Education Credits provided by the Gannon University Department of Social Work; Erie, PA

• This course has been submitted for 7.5 credit hours for Continuing Education Credits to the National Council on Problem Gambling

• 7.5 Psychologist Credits – This program is co-sponsored by Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and Preferred Systems, Inc. Behavioral Health Program (Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for this program and its content)