Problem Gambling Counseling for the 21st Century

Gambling Specialist Pre-Certification

Offering the latest evidence-based practice, this course is for behavioral health professionals interested in this fast developing addictions specialty. The course fulfills the specific gambling education requirements of Oregon’s CGAC (Certified Gambling Addictions Counselor). The Addiction Studies Program at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and the Oregon Department of Human Services-Problem Gambling Services are co-sponsors of this program.

The following topics will be covered:

• Definitions of gambling and problem gambling
• Risk and protective factors for problem and pathological gambling
• Current gambling trends and related public policy issues
• Similarities and difference between gambling and substance use disorders
• Family dynamics around problem gambling
• Oregon’s problem gambling treatment system
• Screening, diagnosis, and client assessment
• Working with complex cases, e.g., co-occurring disorders
• Money issues with the gambler and family
• Professional responsibility and ethics

Dates: Saturdays, March 1, March 15, April 19, and May 3, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Lewis & Clark, South Campus Conference Center, room 107
Instructor: Tom Ten Eyck
Non-credit or PDU/CEU: 30 hours, $195

Gambling Counseling Registration (PDF)