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Tennessee Problem Gambling Training Program: A Solution-Oriented Approach

In response to the increasing issue of problem gambling in Tennessee, this program aims to provide specialized training for counselors and professionals, focusing on assessment, treatment, and recovery skills. The goal is to establish a comprehensive gambling training program, increase the number of trained and certified professionals in the state, and promote a solution-oriented counseling approach. The plan includes collaboration with gambling counseling agencies, funding proposals, and certification processes based on national gambling standards. Participants will learn best practices for treating problem gambling, including co-occurring disorders, crisis interventions, and family strategies. Ultimately, the program seeks to address the addictive behavior of problem gambling and offer support to individuals struggling with this issue.

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Tennessee Problem Gambling Training Program: A Solution-Oriented Approach

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  1. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTPROBLEM GAMBLING TRAINING FOR COUNSELORS William Basinger and John T. Risner

  2. ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS • In 2004, Tennessee’s State Constitution was amended to allow a state lottery • Currently, I-SATE at the University of Memphis estimates 155,788 problem gamblers & 64,743 pathological gamblers in TN • In 2005, Tennessee’s SSA contracted with 2 traditional A&D treatment agencies & 1 University for gambling counseling • Behavioral health providers in TN have not received gambling specific training for assessment, treatment, relapse or continuing care.

  3. “Gambling is only a problem if you’re losing.” Tired of Losing?

  4. Fundamentals of Solution • Collaborate with the Ohio Council on Problem Gambling for training & supervision by National Certified Gambling Counselors • Submit training proposal to the “responsible gaming” community for funding • Provide gambling specific training in the 3 grand divisions in Tennessee • Utilizing the National Council on Problem Gambling standards develop a certification process in TN

  5. Targeted participants include: 837 Licensed A&D Abuse Counselors, 2,478 Licensed Clinical Social Workers, 1,625 Licensed Professional Counselors & others in the traditional A&D field. Provide Best Practices in: Assessment of co-occurring disorders, Crisis interventions & gambling treatment, Gambling treatment strategies for gamblers & families Gambling treatment planning, & recovery skills to address this addictive behavior Budget & financial development Paradigm Shift

  6. Gambling Training Goals Through this gambling training plan, participants will: 1) Define theoretical components of solution-oriented counseling;2) Identify the significant differences between traditional and solution-oriented treatment;3) Apply these methods in treatment of problem gambling; 4) Demonstrate the therapeutic techniques necessary to apply for National Gambling Certification.

  7. Outcomes for Problem Gambling Training Plan Goal I: Establish a gambling training program in TennesseeGoal II: Increase the number of trained gambling professionals in the State of TennesseeGoal III: Increase the number of certified gambling professionals in Tennessee

  8. Are You Gambling With your spare change… or with your life? Do you or someone you know have a gambling problem? Contact the Gambling Program @ Buffalo Valley Inc. We will help you take steps to a brighter future. Call us at 1-800-447-2766 WWW.BUFFALOVALLEY.ORG

  9. Gambling Training Budget Grant Request In-kind • Year 1 Expenses $75,017.50 $19,700.00 • Year 2 Expenses $37,550.00 $16,800.00 • Grant request focuses on a trainer coordinator and consultant fees for expert trainers. • Participant registrations will off-set future training expenses provided by TN gambling expert trainers.

  10. ONE MORE TIME, I PROMISE… …I’M SORRY, I DID NOT WIN AGAIN!CALL FOR GAMBLING ASSISTANCE @ 1-800-447-2766 OR VISIT WWW.BUFFALOVALLEY.ORG

  11. Bill Basinger Flexibility Decisiveness Savvy Strategic Thinking Problem Solving John Risner Human Resource Management Conflict Management Financial Management Competencies Addressed

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