Fundamental Concepts of Problem Gambling
October 4 to November 7, 2010
This five week online course will provide students with a practical understanding of gambling and problem gambling. It is offered twice yearly.
Who should take this course?
This course has been designed for people who work in the “helping professions.” This includes addiction and mental health counsellors, social and health care providers, educators, people who work in the criminal justice system, clergy, financial counsellors, employee assistance program counsellors and other related occupations.
What will you learn?
- Learn about the range of gambling activities available in Canada.
- Understand the theory behind games of chance.
- Recognize the signs and consequences associated with gambling problems.
- Learn to identify gambling problems in your clients by asking the right questions and recognizing common signs.
- Understand the treatment options and approaches for gambling problems.
- Learn about how and where to make referrals to treatment.
How much does it cost?
A subsidized rate of $60.00 is available for helping professionals in the Province of Ontario. For participants outside of the Province of Ontario the fee is $200.00. A group rate of $150 is available for agencies outside of Ontario registering 3 or more people in the course.
Course Registration
To register, click here.
For further information about the course, please contact Stephen Meredith at 416 535-8501 ext. 4551 or by email at stephen_meredith@camh.net
Customized Training
One of the goals of the Problem Gambling Project is to increase awareness about problem gambling by providing information and education to helping professionals in Ontario. By developing resources, tools and training, we hope to make information and treatment more accessible to the general public. To achieve this goal, we offer customized training on problem gambling to a broad range of allied social service agencies and systems who may come into contact with people experiencing problems with gambling or their families.
Through a consultative process we identify the learning needs and adapt our training and resources to meet those needs.
Our training content may include:
- an overview of gambling in Ontario;
- gambling definitions and fundamental concepts;
- signs and symptoms;
- tailored screening tools;
- engaging the client;
- making referrals for treatments;
- community awareness and education;
- the impact on the family;
- working with specific populations including seniors, youth, families, ethnic communities, women, and workplaces; and
- brief treatment approaches.
These training courses can be applied to continuing educational hours for Canadian Problem Gambling Certification.
For more information visit the: Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board Web site.
For more information about the services we can provide please contact:
Colleen Tessier
Tel: (416) 535-8501, ext: 4550
Email:colleen_tessier@camh.net
or
Stephen Meredith
Tel: (416) 535-8501, ext: 4551
Email: stephen_meredith@camh.net
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