This course provides information about gambling behaviour from non-problematic to problematic and how it affects individuals and significant others. It will explore strategies to work with individuals experiencing a problem with gambling.
Explore various screening and assessment tools and strategies to work with individuals experiencing a problem with gambling.
Audience:
This course is eligible for U of M ACCP specialization in Addiction Studies and appropriate for post-secondary students and helping professionals.
Description:
This course will include information on:
- An introduction to gambling, gambling concepts and behaviour
- How gambling works
- How gambling can develop from non-problematic to problematic and an awareness of the psychology of gambling
- Issues and the impact of problem gambling on significant others
- Various screening and assessment tools
- Gain knowledge of strategies to manage problem gambling
Prerequisite:
Fundamentals of Addictions
Tuition:
$185.00
Dates:
April 26,27 2023 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Registration closes April 21 at 4 p.m.