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Hypnosis and gambling treatment
Gina Fricke, LCSW and Joseph Tramontana PhD both provided a training at the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse on June 28, 2013. For many clinicians who attended our breakout session, this was their first glimpse at using hypnosis with gamblers. I have been using several skills learned...
Read MoreFree CEU Presentation for LADC
Peace and Power Counseling Presents: How to Screen Clients in a Substance Abuse Program for Compulsive Gambling 1. Participants will learn about the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS), the Gamblers Anonymous 20 questions and the Lie/Bet Screening. 2. Participants will learn how to score these screening tools. 3. Participants will learn what scores on these screening tools...
Read MoreYoung People Gambling More Than Ever Before
Young people gambling more than ever before By Stephanie Anderson Updated Mon May 14, 2012 2:03pm AEST Nearly 80 per cent of people between the ages of 10 and 24 have participated in some form of gambling. Gambling support groups say they will target young people as part of a...
Read MoreOpportunity for a student.
I am looking for a student working toward a master degree in Human Service, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field of study to facilitate a Financial Peace University class. There will be no pay, but there will be an opportunity to learn some about gambling treatment from me and to facilitate a...
Read MoreAugust 17, 2012 Collateral Damage Training
This workshop is intended to provide compulsive gambling counselors, behavioral health and addictions professionals with a basic understanding about how to work with family members of gamblers in the practice of counseling. Since gamblers are 3% of the populations and they impact on average 10 other people each, it follows...
Read MoreAugust 17, 2012 Harm Reduction Training
This workshop is intended to provide compulsive gambling counselors, behavioral health and addictions professionals with a basic understanding about how to use harm reduction as an intervention strategy in their work with those who want to decrease the consequences of their behavior or addiction but do not want to stop completely....
Read MoreOmaha Health Expo Booth
Peace and Power Counseling will have a booth at this weekend's upcoming Omaha Health Expo at the Century Link Center. It will run on April 14 and 15, Saturday hours are 10am to 5pm and Sunday hours are 10am to 4pm. Please stop by and say hi.
Read MoreOlder Adults at Increased Risk of Gambling Addiction
National Problem Gambling Awareness Week: March 4-12, 2012 Washington, DC – Gambling has become a popular activity for people of many ages – and seniors are no exceptions. Like the rest of the population, most older adults can enjoy gambling as a form of recreation and social engagement. However, others may become problem gamblers....
Read MoreGAMBLING PROBLEMS AND THE MILITARY
WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 28, 2012-Gambling problems are more prevalent among military veterans than in the general public. The National Council on Problem Gambling urges veterans, their loved ones and healthcare providers to be particularly aware of gambling addiction. Warning signs include preoccupation with gambling, chasing losses and financial harm. Problem gambling is associated with substance...
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