GGTU New Course Offering: Cognitive Behavioural Approaches for Problem Gambling Treatment (CB)
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Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
We are happy to announce the offering of a new course, Cognitive Behavioural Approaches for Problem Gambling Treatment (CB) that will take place this fall from October 7th – November 29th, 2024.
This eight-week, online course will be facilitated by Sheila Toderian, and is made up of two parts. The first part is an online-facilitated portion where learners will gain knowledge about cognitive and behavioural strategies to help support individuals with problem gambling. The second part consists of live, virtual simulation activities with simulated patients and occurs on Weeks 4 and 8 of the course. Learners will role-play with a simulated patient based on case studies from the course. A simulated patient is someone trained to play the role of a client. The live simulation will be hosted on WebEx and will require the use of a web camera and speakers. Participation in two live simulations is required in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
After successfully completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and address schemas that impact recovery;
- Challenge and reshape cognitive distortions related to gambling through cognitive restructuring techniques;
- Plan with clients how to track gambling patterns and relevant behaviours;
- Identify and develop a plan for addressing gambling triggers; and,
- Plan with clients how to interrupt gambling patterns.
This course is accredited by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation for 13.0 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
An application for accreditation has been submitted to the University of Toronto, Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine for CEUs.
To learn more about the course and to register, please go to the course page: