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Compulsive Gambling Treatment
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Compulsive Gambling Treatment

An 18-hour advanced-level course providing comprehensive training in gambling disorder treatment.

Lifetime accessCertificate of completion26 lessonsMobile & desktop
Trauma-Informed CareAssessment & ScreeningGrief & LossGambling & Behavioural Addictions
Compulsive Gambling Treatment
$180CAD
18 CEU hrs

What you'll learn

Apply DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to accurately diagnose gambling disorder in diverse Canadian populations
Administer, score, and interpret the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS) with clinical competence
Develop individualized treatment plans integrating cognitive-behavioral therapy and REBT
Identify and challenge core irrational beliefs maintaining gambling behavior
Integrate grief work and trauma-informed strategies into treatment

Professional Recognition

CACCF - Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation - Approved CEU Provider

Approved for 18 Continuing Education Hours from The CACCF

Eligible for professional development credit with:

CRPOCollege of Registered Psychotherapists of OntarioBCACCBC Association of Clinical CounsellorsOCSWSSWOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service WorkersBCCSWBC College of Social WorkersACSWAlberta College of Social WorkersCNOCollege of Nurses of OntarioBCCNMBC College of Nurses and MidwivesCRNACollege of Registered Nurses of AlbertaIC&RCInternational Certification & Reciprocity Consortium
Disclaimer
These bodies use self-directed professional development models and do not pre-approve CE providers or courses. Registrants are responsible for determining whether activities align with their individual learning goals. Certificate of completion provided for your professional development records.
Apply evidence-based interventions including relapse prevention and behavioral exposure
Manage complex presentations including comorbid mental health and substance use disorders
Conduct culturally sensitive assessment and treatment in Canadian clinical contexts

Requirements

  • Current clinical practice in mental health, addiction, or allied health field (or equivalent recent experience)
  • Foundational knowledge of mental health diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Understanding of basic cognitive-behavioral principles

Who this course is for

  • Mental health clinicians and counselors
  • Addiction specialists and substance use counselors
  • Clinical social workers
  • Psychologists and psychiatrists
  • Family physicians and primary care providers
  • Healthcare professionals seeking gambling disorder specialization
  • Professionals pursuing CACCF or equivalent Canadian certification

Course Content

4 sections • 26 lessons • 18 hours total length

About this course

An 18-hour advanced-level course providing comprehensive training in gambling disorder treatment. Covers DSM-5 diagnostic criteria, the SOGS assessment tool, treatment planning, grief work strategies, and REBT applications for challenging and changing the core beliefs that maintain gambling behaviour. Grounded in Canadian clinical practice guidelines and trauma-informed care principles.

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