Dates for Green Bay

Phase 1

April 22-23, 2010 at 1423 Kellogg Street, Green Bay

Phase 2

May 13-14, 2010 at 1423 Kellogg Street, Green Bay

Phase 3

August 26-27, 2010 at 1423 Kellogg Street, Green Bay

Phase 4

September 23-24, 2010 at 1423 Kellogg Street, Green Bay


NOTE: Times for the trainings are: Thursdays at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Fridays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. More information will be sent with confirmation.

Download the Green Bay Phases: Phase 1 - 4 Brochure and Registration

Dates for Milwaukee

Phase 3

September 30 - October 1, 2010 at Radisson North Shore, 7065 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2010

Phase 4

October 21-22, 2010 at Radisson North Shore, 7065 N. Port Washington Road, Milwaukee
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2010


NOTE: Times for the trainings are: Thursdays at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Fridays at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. More information will be sent with confirmation.

Download the Milwaukee Phases: Phase 3 - 4 Brochure and Registration

Scholarships

The Jim Aro scholarship is available for Green Bay. It covers the cost of a WCPG and State of WI, Dept. HFS, Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services sponsored Phase 1 and 2 training in 2010. Please contact the Council if you are interested in applying. The scholarship application deadline is January 30, 2010.

Download the Jim Aro Scholarship Application here.
The Lynn Carlson scholarship is available for Green Bay. It covers the cost of a WCPG and State of WI, Dept. HFS, Bureau of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services sponsored Phase 3 and 4 training in 2010. Please contact the Council if you are interested in applying. The scholarship application deadline is June 30, 2010. Download the Lynn Carlson Scholarship Application here.

Objectives

Only applies to Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Phase 1 History and prevalence of gambling and problem gambling Types of gamblers Definitions of gambling Screening and assessment Co-morbid and co-occurring disorders Family counseling Group and individual counseling strategies and treatment approaches to problem gambling ***Phase 1 is a prerequisite for Phase 2.

Phase 2 Self-help programs and natural recovery Motivational enhancement and the use of harm reduction Financial issues and asset protection plans Neurotransmitters and communication in the brain Psychopharmacology: Research, cautions, and treatment Gambling and legal issues Workplace warning signs Mind, Body, and Spirit: Practical advances in gambling treatment ***Must provide proof of Phase 1 completion.

Phase 3 Multicultural issues and problem gambling (Hispanics, African Americans, and Asians) Women and problem gambling Special Populations: Adolescents Special Populations: Older Adults Special Populations: Women ***Must provide proof of Phase 1 and Phase 2 completion.

Phase 4 Problem gambling and relapse Ethical Professional code National certification and standards/National Certification Exam ***Must provide proof of Phase 1, 2, and 3 completion.

Certification Hours

Only applies to Green Bay and Milwaukee.

These workshops have been endorsed by the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling, Inc., Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing for 15 hours each phase. These trainings are also endorsed for 15 Social Work hours.

"The National Gambling Counselor Certification Board has reviewed this program and finds that it is consistent with the established standards for gambling counselor education and training."

Locations

Locations for phases 1-4 in Green Bay and Milwaukee.

Green Bay The Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling 1423 Kellogg Street Green Bay, WI 54303

Milwaukee Radisson Milwaukee North Shore 7065n N. Port Washington Road Milwaukee, WI 53217