Pathological Gambling: Assessment and Treatment
You will receive 1 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Completing this program will:
Increase your knowledge of how to diagnose and treat pathological gambling;
Extend your awareness of the association between pathological gambling and alcohol use disorders; and
Develop your clinical skills in this area.
This course discusses prevalence of pathological gambling, diagnostic criteria, screening and assessment, treatment, and gambling and substance use. The program includes case examples.
Course Outline
Part 1: Diagnostic Features of Pathological Gambling
Part 2: Description
Action Gamblers and Escape Gamblers
Part 3: Prevalence
Part 4: Key Issues and Concerns
Part 5: Strategies, Tools, and Techniques
Engagement
Screening and Assessment
Crisis Stabilization
Short-term Care and Treatment
Longer Term Treatment
Part 6: Summary
What Counselors Should Know About Pathological Gambling and Substance Abuse
CE Test
Course Evaluation
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 1.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 1 |
| Instructor | Self study. Consensus Panel: Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 42 |
| Vendor | AtHealth (Read more about AtHealth accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CE certificate/letter of completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, CEAPs, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, pastoral counselors |
| Requirements/Materials Included | None |