An Exploration of Problem Gambling and the Impact of Gambling Harms
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 3.5 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 3.5 ASWB ACE approved continuing education, 3.5 UBSW - NYS OASAS
- Average Rating:
- 25
- Categories:
- Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders | Substance Use and Addiction | Suicide and Self-Harm | Veterans | Gambling
- Trainers:
- Jeffrey Wierzbicki | Jonathan Crandall, BSW, CRPA, VSR | Shanley Olszowy
- Course Levels:
- Beginning
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 47 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Recording Date:
- Jan 17, 2024
- Format:
- Live Interactive Webinar
Tags: ASWB Self-Study
Description
Recorded webinar.
Description: Problem gambling is called the hidden addiction as it is not easy to recognize and can often be missed. We will explore an introduction to problem gambling including how to identify their warning signs, important cultural considerations, and where to get help.
The training will focus on two high risk populations: those engaging in mobile sports betting and gambling amongst veterans. The introduction of mobile sports betting has increased the risk of problem gambling for some, and we’ll address both the risks and safeguards that are unique to New Yorkers. Gambling has been a part of the U.S military since the civil war and with it being ingrained in military culture is associated with increased risks of both populations such as suicide. We’ll look at how screening and awareness can mitigate the Veteran population’s risk for problem gambling and suicide.
Learning Objectives:
- Define problem gambling.
- List at least three warning signs of problem gambling.
- Identify important cultural considerations when it comes to gambling.
- Identify the correlation between suicide and problem gambling.
- Describe the history of gambling in the military and how military culture puts veterans at risk for developing problem gambling behavior.
- Describe mobile sports betting and how its accessibility can lead to problem gambling.
Research: For more information on problem gambling please refer to the following websites: https://www.ncpgambling.org/ and www.nyproblemgambling.org.
Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, and other interested individuals.
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CEs/Contact Hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 3.5 Self-Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 3.5 Self-Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 3.5 Self-Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 3.5 Self-Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 3.5 Self-Study
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education, #1773, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 02/23/2022 - 02/23/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 3.5 continuing education credits.
NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 3.5 hours for CPP & CPS Initial Hours in Section 1; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal Hours.
Handouts
| SS Agenda (166.3 KB) | Download | ||
| PG for MH Professional 3 per page (1.82 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| PG for MH Professional 2 per page (2.43 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Problem Gambling 3 per page (2.30 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Problem Gambling 2 per page (3.29 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Mobile and Online Sports Betting 3 per page (3.72 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Mobile and Online Sports Betting 2 per page (4.77 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Gambling in NYS 3 per page (11.22 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Gambling in NYS 2 per page (13.11 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| The Hidden Battle PG Among Veterans (1.34 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| References (0.13 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Trainer
Jeffrey Wierzbicki Related Seminars and Products
Jeffrey is the Western Team Lead for the New York Council on Problem Gambling Resource Center. Jeffrey has dedicated his career to helping those in need of assistance, in his current role Jeffrey is an expert in problem gambling and problem sports betting. Jeffrey has provided training in problem gambling and problem sports betting for over 4 years and has developed specialized training for mental health professionals, addictions specialists and the general public to raise awareness of problem gambling. Previously Jeffrey dedicated 12 years to helping runaway and homeless youth reunite with family and learn the necessary skills to be a successful adult. Through that position Jeffrey developed training and presentations for adults, youth, school administrators and families of youth. Jeffrey's dedication for those struggling with addiction drives him to raise awareness of problem gambling.
Jonathan Crandall, BSW, CRPA, VSR Related Seminars and Products
Jonathan Crandall is the Veteran Outreach Coordinator for the NY Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG). Jonathan served eight years in the military and received his Bachelor of Social Work degree from Keuka College. Jonathan also serves as co-chair of the Military Committee for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
Shanley Olszowy Related Seminars and Products
Shanley is originally from the Syracuse area. She moved to Buffalo to attend, what was then, Canisius College. After obtaining her B.A. in History, she attended the University of Buffalo for her Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences. She spent ten years working at the Central Library of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. During her time there, Shanley worked as a Non-profit Resource Librarian, a Health and Wellness Librarian, the ADA Coordinator, as well as an assortment of other roles. Shanley joined the New York Council on Problem Gambling as a Program Manager in January 2023.
Agenda
Introductions, expectations
Introduction to Gambling, Problem Gambling and Gambling Addiction
Comorbidity, Mental Health Connection
Populations Impacted
Shanley Olszowy – Western Program Manager
Treatment and Screening
Cultural Views on Gambling
Jonathan Crandall, Veteran Outreach Coordinator, NYCPG
History of Gambling in the Military
Problem Gambling Among Veterans
Veteran Specific Resources
Jeffrey Wierzbicki, Western and Finger Lakes PGRC Team Leader
Intro to Gambling in NYS
Intro to Sports Betting in NYS
Risks of Sports Betting
Impact on Community, Cost to Bettors
What is coming next? What can we do?
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