Problem Gamblers and Their Finances

Target audience and instructional level of this course: foundational

There is no known conflict of interest or commercial support related to this CE program.

TRAINING

Course Description

Problem Gamblers and Their Finances

Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration

Course Description

This training provides information on screening, assessment, referral, and treatment for problem gambling to substance abuse counselors, mental health therapists, primary care physicians, and social workers. Discusses financial issues and strategies.

Learning Objectives

After completing this training the professional will be able to:

Problem Gamblers and Their Finances

Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Integrate the underlying personality dynamics in assessing pathological gambling.
• Explain the importance of looking at the entire psychosocial environment when assessing pathological gambling.
• Identify specific learning interventions for pathological gamblers in treatment.
• Develop a therapeutic cognitive approach in dealing with a pathological gambler.
• Identify significant psychological factors in the development of a gambling disorder.

Author(s)/Reference(s)

William L. Anthes, Ph.D., President
Brent A. Neiser, CFP, Director of Collaborative Programs
Jeannette Herreria, Project Manager
National Endowment for Financial Education