Pennsylvania Statewide Problem Gambling Conference
Problem Gambling: Uncovering the Hidden Addiction
Presented by the
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania
Jointly sponsored by
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Preferred Systems Inc.
West Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, 2008
Holiday Inn East, Harrisburg, Pa.
PLEASE JOIN US…
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania is proud to join with our co-sponsors to present this year’s statewide gambling conference in Harrisburg. As part of our ongoing mission to advocate for increased services for problem gamblers and their families, we are pleased to present our most extensive training program to date. Please join us to hear national experts on gambling treatment address basic and advanced topics in clinical care, research and prevention.
Who should attend:
Psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction counselors, social workers, mental health counselors, educators, pastoral counselors, EAP’s, law enforcement, pastors, gaming industry members and those from the recovering community.
Presentations include:
§ Problem Gambling, Addiction and the Adolescent Brain – Ken Winters PhD (underwritten by BDAP)
§ Biogenetics, the Brain and Psychopharmacology – Ken Nelson MD, Medical Advisor to CCGP
§ Co-Occurring Disorders and Coordinated Care – Joanne Ciurlino and Rick Ciurlino
§ Ethics and the Law – William Kane JD, CSW
§ Public Policy Initiatives – Keith Whyte, Exec. Dir. National Council on Problem Gambling
§ Problem Gambling and the Regulatory Effort – Nan Horner J.D. Pa. Gaming Control Board
§ Responsible Gaming in Practice – Edward Trees, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Lottery
§ Track A: 30 hours - Fundamentals of Gambling Treatment,
§ Track B: 30 hours - Advanced Topics on Problem Gambling, Open GA meeting
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education hours have been applied for by the conference committee for psychologists, social workers, EAP’s, addiction counselors. Attendees will be issued certificates of attendance reflecting the number of earned CEU hours. Up to 30 hours may be awarded. These IGCCB-approved training hours meet national gambling specific training requirements.
This program is co-sponsored by the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and Preferred Systems, Inc. Behavioral Health Program. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education credits for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This program is being offered for 30 possible continuing education credits.
Conference Facility:
The Holiday Inn East is conveniently located near several major highways in south central Pennsylvania. For fun and relaxation during your stay, take advantage of the indoor pool, poolside food service, recreation and game room, 24-hour fitness center and year-round outdoor Jacuzzi. Please be sure to register under our group name CCGP Conference for the discount room rate of $82.00/night. Free shuttle service is available from the nearby Harrisburg airport. Holiday Inn East 717-939-7841.
Optional Activities:
From exciting Hershey Park to a relaxing riverboat cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna, from an enjoyable night at the Harrisburg Symphony to a tour on a 1920’s railroad train or a City Island carriage ride Harrisburg has it all. Among shopping options, choose from antique shops, the Harrisburg Mall, or over 30 stores at the Hershey Outlet Mall. The Holiday Inn East is 8 minutes from Hershey and 5 minutes from Historic Harrisburg.
The Council will hold an ice cream social reception on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 to welcome all registrants.