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26mar
Berks County Problem Gambling Event
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Kutztown University Boehm Science Center - Lecture Hall 145
15200 Kutztown Road Kutztown, PA 19530
Event Details
The Council on Chemical Abuse presents Gaming & Gambling…The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Do you have questions about online gaming or gambling? The Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA), [...]
Event Details
The Council on Chemical Abuse presents
Gaming & Gambling…The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Do you have questions about online gaming or gambling? The Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA), KU Health & Wellness and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc. invite you to a presentation about addiction and the connections between gaming and gambling.
Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Time
11:00 am – 12 noon
Location
Kutztown University
Boehm Science Center – Lecture Hall 145
15200 Kutztown Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
Presenter
- Daniel Trolaro, MS
For more information, visit www.cocaberks.org or call (610) 376-8669
Sponsor
The Council on Chemical Abuse
26mar
Berks County Problem Gambling Evening Presentation
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
DoubleTree Reading
701 Penn Street Reading, PA 19601
Event Details
The Council on Chemical Abuse presents Gaming & Gambling…The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Do you have questions about online gaming or gambling? The Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA), [...]
Event Details
The Council on Chemical Abuse presents
Gaming & Gambling…The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Do you have questions about online gaming or gambling? The Council on Chemical Abuse (COCA), KU Health & Wellness and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc. invite you to a presentation about addiction and the connections between gaming and gambling.
Date
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Time
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location
DoubleTree Reading
701 Penn Street
Reading, PA 19601
Presenter
- Daniel Trolaro, MS
CHILDREN ARE INVITED!
Activities for school-aged children will be provided by Prevention Specialists from COCA.
For more information, visit www.cocaberks.org or call (610) 376-8669
Sponsor
The Council on Chemical Abuse
27mar
Hackensack, NJ Problem Gambling Training - Family
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Bergen’s Promise
3 University Plaza Drive, 3rd Floor, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH BERGEN’S PROMISE, INC. IN HACKENSACK, NJ TO [...]
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH BERGEN’S PROMISE, INC. IN HACKENSACK, NJ TO PROVIDE A
30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON DISORDERED GAMBLING
THIS TRAINING IS BEING OFFERED TO ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WISHING TO DEVELOP GAMBLING COUNSELOR COMPETENCE. THIS COURSE SATISFIES EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED GAMBLING COUNSELOR THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION BOARD. IGCCB APPROVED CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET LCADC/CADC INITIAL AND RE CERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET CPS, LPC, LMFT AND LAC RE CERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
THE AGENDA FOR THIS COURSE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Gambling Basics I
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Gambling Basics II, Case Management and Treatment Planning, Gambling and the Law
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Group Counseling and Gambling
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Individual Counseling and Gambling
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Gambling and the Family
* Attendees MUST attend the full day of training in order to receive a certificate of completion. *
Location
Bergen’s Promise
3 University Plaza Drive, 3rd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
(Park in any UNMARKED Space)
Please call Frank @ (551) 804-0585 to verify that classes will be held in the event of inclement weather.
Training Day starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. (building opens at 8:30 a.m.) and ends at 4:00 p.m.
Coffee and light breakfast provided.
Registration
FOR MORE INFO, OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT SUE WURTZ AT 609-588-5515 (EXT. 14) OR E-MAIL: SUE@800GAMBLER.ORG.
SPACE FOR THIS TRAINING IS LIMITED.
Sponsor
Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc.
27mar
Free Westmoreland County Problem Gambling Conference
Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location
Westmoreland County Community College Commissioners Hall
145 Pavilion Lane Youngwood, PA 15697
Event Details
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM, WESTMORELAND DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMMISSION INC. AND SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE PREVENTION PROJECTS PRESENTS PROBLEM GAMBLING CONFERENCE The Problem Gambling Conference will feature keynote speakers [...]
Event Details
WESTMORELAND COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM, WESTMORELAND DRUG AND ALCOHOL COMMISSION INC. AND SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE PREVENTION PROJECTS PRESENTS
PROBLEM GAMBLING CONFERENCE
The Problem Gambling Conference will feature keynote speakers and breakout sessions related to Problem Gambling Treatment, Recovery and Gambling Law Enforcement. Conference and lunch provided to all participants at NO Cost!
Please register and join us for this unique learning experience!
Date
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Time
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Location
Westmoreland County Community College Commissioners Hall
145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
Credits
Social Work CEU’s will be available
Registration
For more information, including how to register, please contact Sarah Dunford by calling 724-542-4508, or by email sdunford@wedacinc.org
Sponsor
Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
28mar
Free Problem Gambling Training - Wilmington, DE
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Community Services Building
100 W. 10th Street, Room 109, Wilmington, DE 19802
Event Details
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. presents Trauma & Gambling Addiction: Working Through the Issues DCGP provides professional training on [...]
Event Details
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. presents
Trauma & Gambling Addiction: Working Through the Issues
DCGP provides professional training on problem gambling throughout the year. The objective is to aid gambling counselors in maintaining their skills, give noncertified counselors the training they need to become certified and provide training for those interested in learning more about problem gambling.
Our trainers bring a wealth of personal and professional knowledge and skill with them. We teach trainees to enhance, interpret or reinterpret knowledge they already have. We also bring in national and international trainers to generate interest, interaction and skill-building with a wide range of diverse topics.
The training is free and confidential for all participants.
Date
March 28, 2019
Time
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location
Community Services Building
100 W. 10th Street, Room 109
Wilmington, DE 19802
Presenter
James Walsh, Ph.D., LPCMH, ICGC-II/BACC
Registration
Click HERE for more information, and to register
Sponsor
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc.
28mar
Free Butler County Problem Gambling Workshop
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Staff Development Center
227 West Cunningham Street Butler, PA 16001
Event Details
The Butler County Problem Gambling Council is sponsoring The Convergence of Video Gaming and Gambling Consistently, there are more creative and fast paced forms of entertainment to help people escape, [...]
Event Details
The Butler County Problem Gambling Council is sponsoring
The Convergence of Video Gaming and Gambling
Consistently, there are more creative and fast paced forms of entertainment to help people escape, cope, or adjust to the stressors of life. From a technology perspective, one area that has seen explosive growth exists in the world of skill-based, social, video gaming and gambling. This workshop will explore the psychological aspects and gambling-like mechanics that are becoming more commonplace in video games while looking at emerging trends, recovery resources, and future considerations.
Date
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Time
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Location
Staff Development Center
227 West Cunningham Street
Butler, PA 16001
Registration
The event is FREE, with refreshments provided.
2.5 hours of PCB credits and NASW-PA credits will be offered.
To register, please contact Lena Southworth at lsouthworth@ccrinfo.org or 724-431-3783.
Sponsor
The Butler County Problem Gambling Council
29mar
Free Problem Gambling Training - Rehoboth Beach, DE
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
19113 Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Event Details
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. presents Trauma & Gambling Addiction: Working Through the Issues DCGP provides professional training on [...]
Event Details
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc. presents
Trauma & Gambling Addiction: Working Through the Issues
DCGP provides professional training on problem gambling throughout the year. The objective is to aid gambling counselors in maintaining their skills, give noncertified counselors the training they need to become certified and provide training for those interested in learning more about problem gambling.
Our trainers bring a wealth of personal and professional knowledge and skill with them. We teach trainees to enhance, interpret or reinterpret knowledge they already have. We also bring in national and international trainers to generate interest, interaction and skill-building with a wide range of diverse topics.
The training is free and confidential for all participants.
Date
March 28, 2019
Time
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location
Fairfield Inn & Suites Rehoboth Beach
19113 Coastal Hwy.
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Presenter
James Walsh, Ph.D., LPCMH, ICGC-II/BACC
Registration
Click HERE for more information, and to register
Sponsor
The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, Inc.
29mar
Hammonton, NJ Problem Gambling Training – Basics II, Case Management, Law
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN HAMMONTON, NJ TO PROVIDE A 30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON [...]
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN HAMMONTON, NJ TO PROVIDE A
30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON DISORDERED GAMBLING
THIS TRAINING IS BEING OFFERED TO ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WISHING TO DEVELOP GAMBLING COUNSELOR COMPETENCE. THIS COURSE SATISFIES EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED GAMBLING COUNSELOR THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION BOARD. IGCCB APPROVED CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET LCADC/CADC INITIAL AND RECERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET CPS, LPC, LMFT AND LAC RECERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
THE AGENDA FOR THIS COURSE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Friday, March 15, 2019
Gambling Basics I (This workshop is a prerequisite for attending remaining workshops)
Friday, March 22, 2019
Gambling and the Family
Friday, March 29, 2019
Gambling Basics II
Case Management / Treatment Planning
Gambling and the Law
Friday, April 5, 2019
Individual Counseling and Gambling
Friday, April 12, 2019
Group Counseling and Gambling
* Attendees MUST attend the full day of training in order to receive a certificate of completion. *
Location
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road
Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Time
Training Day starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
Registration
For more information, including registration info, please contact Sue Wurtz by email at sue@800gambler.org
SPACE FOR THIS TRAINING IS LIMITED.
Sponsor
Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc.
april
5apr
Hammonton, NJ Problem Gambling Training - Individual Counseling
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN HAMMONTON, NJ TO PROVIDE A 30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON [...]
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN HAMMONTON, NJ TO PROVIDE A
30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON DISORDERED GAMBLING
THIS TRAINING IS BEING OFFERED TO ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WISHING TO DEVELOP GAMBLING COUNSELOR COMPETENCE. THIS COURSE SATISFIES EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED GAMBLING COUNSELOR THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION BOARD. IGCCB APPROVED CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET LCADC/CADC INITIAL AND RECERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET CPS, LPC, LMFT AND LAC RECERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
THE AGENDA FOR THIS COURSE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Friday, March 15, 2019
Gambling Basics I (This workshop is a prerequisite for attending remaining workshops)
Friday, March 22, 2019
Gambling and the Family
Friday, March 29, 2019
Gambling Basics II
Case Management / Treatment Planning
Gambling and the Law
Friday, April 5, 2019
Individual Counseling and Gambling
Friday, April 12, 2019
Group Counseling and Gambling
* Attendees MUST attend the full day of training in order to receive a certificate of completion. *
Location
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road
Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Time
Training Day starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
Registration
For more information, including registration info, please contact Sue Wurtz by email at sue@800gambler.org
SPACE FOR THIS TRAINING IS LIMITED.
Sponsor
Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc.
8 - 24apr
Level 1 - 30 Hour Gambling Counselor Certification Training
Time
8 (Monday) - 24 (Wednesday)
Location
Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia/Ft. Washington
530 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Event Details
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania presents The Level 1 – 30 Hour Training Schedule Session 1: Monday, April 8, 2019 Session [...]
Event Details
The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania presents
The Level 1 – 30 Hour Training
Schedule
Session 1: Monday, April 8, 2019
Session 2: Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Session 3: Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Session 4: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
8 am: Registration
8:30 am: Trainings Begin
5:00 pm: Trainings Conclude
Trainers
- Josh Ercole – CCGP
- Gregory Krausz, MA, CAACD, LPC – Consultant & Training Specialist for CCGP
Cost
There is no cost to attend the workshop series
Registration
To register, please click HERE to access the Department of Drug and Alcohol’s Training Management System
Sponsor
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania
12apr
Hammonton, NJ Problem Gambling Training - Group Counseling
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN HAMMONTON, NJ TO PROVIDE A 30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON [...]
Event Details
THE COUNCIL ON COMPULSIVE GAMBLING OF NEW JERSEY, INC. HAS PARTNERED WITH ANCORA PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL IN HAMMONTON, NJ TO PROVIDE A
30 – HOUR FREE TRAINING ON DISORDERED GAMBLING
THIS TRAINING IS BEING OFFERED TO ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WISHING TO DEVELOP GAMBLING COUNSELOR COMPETENCE. THIS COURSE SATISFIES EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR BECOMING AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED GAMBLING COUNSELOR THROUGH THE INTERNATIONAL GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION BOARD. IGCCB APPROVED CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET LCADC/CADC INITIAL AND RECERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. CREDITS MAY ALSO BE USED TO MEET CPS, LPC, LMFT AND LAC RECERTIFICATION EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.
THE AGENDA FOR THIS COURSE IS AS FOLLOWS:
Friday, March 15, 2019
Gambling Basics I (This workshop is a prerequisite for attending remaining workshops)
Friday, March 22, 2019
Gambling and the Family
Friday, March 29, 2019
Gambling Basics II
Case Management / Treatment Planning
Gambling and the Law
Friday, April 5, 2019
Individual Counseling and Gambling
Friday, April 12, 2019
Group Counseling and Gambling
* Attendees MUST attend the full day of training in order to receive a certificate of completion. *
Location
Ancora Psychiatric Hospital
301 Spring Garden Road
Hammonton, New Jersey 08037
Time
Training Day starts promptly at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
Registration
For more information, including registration info, please contact Sue Wurtz by email at sue@800gambler.org
SPACE FOR THIS TRAINING IS LIMITED.
Sponsor
Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, Inc.
12apr
CCGNJ - Advanced Problem Gambling Webinar
Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Event Details
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey presents Advanced Online Workshops February 22, 2019 “Harm Reduction in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder” March 15, 2019 “Treating Gambling as a Co-occurring Disorder [...]
Event Details
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey presents
Advanced Online Workshops
February 22, 2019
“Harm Reduction in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder”
March 15, 2019
“Treating Gambling as a Co-occurring Disorder Among Clients With Primary SUD or MH Disorders: Screening to Intervention”
April 12, 2019
“Deception/Self-Deception of Problem Gamblers”
May 24, 2019
“Helping Families Living with Gambling Disorder”
The webinars will be conducted from 12:00 NOON – 1:30 P.M.
FREE to residents of New Jersey
Participants outside of NJ – pay $25.00
Presented by Dr. Lori Rugle
1.5 CEU’s (pending approval)
For more information, or to register, please email sue@800gambler.org
Questions concerning the training should be directed to George Mladenetz, CCGNJ Treatment Coordinator at (609) 588-5515 x 20 or george.mladenetz@800gambler.org
Sponsor
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey