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WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON PROBLEM GAMBLING AWARENESS

FOCUS ON THE FUTURE

1801 4th Ave East Olympia, WA 98506 www.evergreencpg.org

Opportunity for 30+ Continuing Education Units (CEUs) / Hours

For more info & online registration, visit http://focusonthefuture.evergreencpg.org

April 26-29, 2016Portland, OR

Thank you to our Conference Partners:

• Conference Tracks including: º Clinical/Behavioral Health º Prevention/Community

Engagement º Innovative Topics/

Emerging Trends * Special Focus on Social

and Online Gaming and Gambling


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ABOUT THE CONFERENCEDear Prospective Conference Attendee: Focus on the Future is the largest and longest-standing conference on problem gambling awareness in the Pacific Northwest. Launched in 2007, Focus on the Future brings together an incredible mixture of compelling speakers – experts from across the country and around the world – and opportunities to network and learn from colleagues in the field. It is a place where you can exchange your ideas, experiences and knowledge to become a collective voice in raising awareness and developing programs and services that have the greatest positive impact. Problem gambling affects every community in our region and can cripple the lives not only of problem gamblers themselves, but of their families and friends as well.

This conference will provide valuable insights on the tools and resources available for effective treatment, prevention, and community engagement, as well as offering information on trends and innovative topics in gambling and gaming that affect your work. By joining us in Portland, you will get a prime opportunity to collaborate with and learn from some of the best in the field. You’ll no doubt leave with some new connections and partnerships that may lead to enhanced and innovative approaches toward assisting those who are affected by problem gambling.

Thank you, to all of you who make such an important difference for those in our region who need support and services. Thank you and congratulations to the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, celebrating an impressive 25 years of service, and to the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling, marking its 10th anniversary this year. You have much to commemorate as you come together as partners again this year, and much to look forward to as you Focus on the Future and all you can accomplish working together.

Sincerely,

Brad Owen Washington State Lieutenant GovernorHonorary Chair

April 26–29, 2016

CONFERENCE COORDINATOREvergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) provides treatment, training, and awareness programs and services around problem and responsible gambling issues. We provide confidential support for those affected by gambling disorders through our 24-hour Problem Gambling Helpline; and public awareness, education, prevention, and resource development services for individuals, families, employers, students, the gaming industry, and business and community groups. ECPG also provides training and certification programs and continuing education units (CEUs) for treatment professionals.

Gambling is a personal choice. And for the majority of residents in the Pacific Northwest, gambling is a source of fun, recreation, and entertainment. But for some, gambling can become a serious problem that leads to broken marriages and relationships, bankruptcy, depression, or even suicide. If you or someone you love struggles with a gambling problem, there is hope. Help starts today by calling 800.547.6133.

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GENERAL INFORMATIONCONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINES

• On-site registration only after April 20, 2016. Please do not mail, e-mail, fax, or drop off registration after this date. Cash, check, or credit card will be accepted for on-site payment at the conference.

Fill out the attached registration form or visit http://focusonthefuture.evergreencpg.org to register.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIESFull scholarship opportunities available for Washington State treatment providers! There are a limited number of scholarships with preference going to those pursuing gambling counselor certification. Scholarship includes full registration fee, hotel stipend ($50 per night, up to three nights), and Washington State Problem Gambling Certification application fees. Visit http://focusonthefuture.evergreencpg.org for details.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Crowne Plaza Hotel1441 NE 2nd AvenuePortland, OR 97232Reservations: 1.866.242.1264

Request the Focus on the Future conference room rate of $113 + room tax per night by March 26, 2016. Crowne Plaza Hotel‘s amenities include: discounted on-site parking, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a café and restaurant, a fitness room and swimming pool, and shuttle service.

MEALS & DIRECTIONSBreakfast and lunch will be provided during the Focus on the Future conference. Pre-conference meals are the responsibility of the workshop participant. Driving directions will be included in your registration confirmation.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS / HOURS / PROBLEM GAMBLING COUNSELOR CERTIFICATIONThe Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Our workshops have also been approved for continuing education by the Addictions Counselor Certification Board of Oregon (ACCBO) and the American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders (AAHCPAD). All of our conference sessions are eligible for CEUs / Hours, including the International Certification Board of Canada (ICBOC) and the Canadian Problem Gambling Certification Board (CPGCB). Contact us with further questions.

Oregon Council on Problem Gambling

The Oregon Council on Problem Gambling was established in 1996 and has been an affiliate of the National Council on Problem Gambling since 1998. The Council’s purpose is to promote the health of Oregonians by supporting efforts to minimize gambling related harm through research, education, and advocacy.

Oregon Health Authority

Helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnerships, prevention, and access to quality, affordable health care is the mission of the Oregon Health Authority. Problem Gambling Services is part of OHA’s Health System Division. Oregon invests more than five million dollars annually to reduce and/or prevent the negative effects of gambling.

CONFERENCE PARTNERS

• Early Bird registration deadline is April 1, 2016. • Regular registration deadline is April 20, 2016.

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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSTUESDAY, APRIL 26Denise Gour, LCSWMeditation and Mindfulness-based Approaches to Treatment and Relapse Prevention

Participants in this session will learn about mindfulness-based relapse prevention strategies for addictive behaviors that integrate CBT and mindfulness practices, meditation, and mindfulness exercises and to appreciate the value of personal practice.

Matt Taylor, MASuicide Prevention

Using safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone), this interactive training will help participants be better equipped to identify someone who may be at risk of suicide, to intervene, and to provide help with a specific emphasis on situations encountered in the gambling community.

Laurie Zoppi, MSW, RSW Linking Cultural/Spiritual Practice & Neurobiology to Support the Recovery of Addictions

During this 8-hour session, participants will learn about the links between cultural/spiritual practice with neurobiology and how this understanding can be used in order to support addiction recovery. Participants will hear about how ceremony and sense of community can rewire the brain to be more successful in recovery of addictions.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27Christina Dobson, MSW, RSW, EdD Cost of Caring: Preventing Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Professions

This full-day workshop introduces the concepts of compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma that affect providers in the helping professions. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to conduct a self-assessment, learn about the signs and symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue, and how to develop a personal prevention and recovery plan.

Katie Dively, MS, CHES Using the Positive Culture Framework to Develop Communications Aimed at Reducing Problem Gambling and Other Risky Behaviors

This eight-hour session will provide participants with an overview of the framework which is grounded in the latest science and takes a cultural approach to improving health. Applicable to a variety of issues, the framework promotes the development of three critical skills: leadership, communication, and the integration of prevention strategies. This session seeks to build participant’s skills related to the seven steps for communication in an effort to grow healthy attitudes and beliefs to prevent problem gambling.

TUESDAY, APRIL 267 - 8 am Registration8 am - Noon Pre-Conference Workshop Denise Gour, LCSW Meditation and Mindfulness-based Approaches to Treatment and Relapse

PreventionPre-Conference Workshop Laurie Zoppi, MSW, RSW Linking Cultural/Spiritual Practice & Neurobiology to Support the Recovery

of Addictions (Part 1)1 - 5 pm Pre-Conference Workshop Laurie Zoppi, MSW, RSW Linking Cultural/Spiritual Practice & Neurobiology to Support the Recovery

of Addictions (Part 2)Pre-Conference Workshop Matt Taylor, MA Suicide Prevention

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 277 - 8 am Registration8 am - Noon Pre-Conference Workshop Christina Dobson, MSW,

RSW, EdDCost of Caring: Preventing Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Professions (Part 1)

Pre-Conference Workshop Katie Dively, MS, CHES Using the Positive Culture Framework to Develop Communications Aimed at Reducing Problem Gambling and Other Risky Behaviors (Part 1)

1 - 5 pm Pre-Conference Workshop Christina Dobson, MSW, RSW, EdD

Cost of Caring: Preventing Compassion Fatigue in the Helping Professions (Part 2)

Pre-Conference Workshop Katie Dively, MS, CHES Using the Positive Culture Framework to Develop Communications Aimed at Reducing Problem Gambling and Other Risky Behaviors (Part 2)

PRE-CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE


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THURSDAY, APRIL 28Morning Keynote

Mark Griffiths, PhDThe Convergence of Gambling, Gaming and Social Media: Issues, Concerns and Recommendations

This presentation will cover empirical findings relating to online forms of gambling and gaming, key issues surrounding situational and structural characteristics of online environments and what makes them addiction-inducing, and concerns relating to the psychosocial impact of convergent gambling and gaming.

Morning Breakout Sessions

• Nirmala Dhar, LCSW, ACSW; Peter Walsh, QMHP; Philip Yassenoff, LPCC

Gambling in the Golden Years• Kyle S. King, LMFT, LCPC

Families & Enabling• Panel Discussion

Innovative Community-based Problem Gambling Prevention Projects

Lunch Plenary

Voices of Recovery

Celebrating successes and sharing recovery stories is an important way for the recovery community to help broaden awareness and educate others about addiction, treatment, and the journey that is recovery. The courage to share these stories is, we hope, matched by the positive impact they make on all of us who work in the fields of problem gambling treatment, prevention, training, and support.

Afternoon Breakout Sessions

• Sheryl Anderson, MS, BCC, LADC, ACR-MN, NCGC-II; Ann Gray, MS; Maureen Greeley, BS Tipping the Scale: A Gambler’s Journey from Unmanageability to Sustained Recovery

• Mark Griffiths, PhD; and Ty Lostutter, PhD Gambling & ‘Gaming’ in Adolescents & Students: Issues in Prevention and Treatment

• Panel featuring Oregon PGS Multicultural Committee Developing Culturally Relevant Outreach and Treatment Services to Diverse Problem Gamblers

FRIDAY, APRIL 29Morning Keynote

Good Morning, Portland!

Join a panel of regional, national, and international experts in the field as we explore emerging issues, attitudes, and trends that are shaping our work around gambling and gaming treatment, prevention, awareness, and legislation, such as: State of the Nation in gambling; international trends and topics; working with the recovery community; fantasy sports legalization, regulation, and our roles, and more.

Morning Breakout Sessions

• Jessica Cronce, PhD Overview of Treatment Modalities

• Hilarie Cash, PhD: Mark Griffiths, PhD Addictions on (and to) the Internet: The Case of Social Gaming

• Jerry Bauerkemper, BS, CDGC Effects of Advertising on Gambling Clients in Treatment: A Focus Group Study

Lunch Plenary

Fantasy Sports – From Simple to Serious: What’s Our Role?

Are Fantasy Sports games a simple social sideline or a complicated scenario of statistical minutiae? What was once seen as a quiet little community game has branched off to become a booming billion dollar business. How do we separate the facts from the fantasy about an issue that continues to grow in popularity and contention? When do Fantasy Sports become a potential addictive preoccupation rather than a predominantly benign pastime? What’s our role in prevention, consumer protection, regulation, and helping those with problems?

Afternoon Plenary

Mandy Davis, PhD, MSW, LCSW, BSSW Trauma Informed Care 101

To understand the benefits of a trauma informed system it is necessary to understand how trauma impacts individuals and families. Participants will learn about trauma informed care, the impact of trauma and how trauma affects how people engage in services. Participants will begin to identify how service systems, often unknowingly, retraumatize survivors of complex trauma; and the difference between trauma specific services and trauma informed care.

MAIN CONFERENCE OVERVIEW


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MAIN CONFERENCE AT-A-GLANCE

THURSDAY, APRIL 287:30 - 9 am Registration & Continental Breakfast9 - 10:30 am Welcome & Keynote Mark Griffiths, PhD The Convergence of Gambling, Gaming and Social

Media: Issues, Concerns and Recommendations10:30 - 10:45 am Break / Exhibits10:45 am - 12:15 pm

Clinical / Behavioral Health Nirmala Dhar, LCSW, ACSW; Peter Walsh, QMHP; Philip Yassenoff, LPCC

Gambling in the Golden Years

Innovative Topics / Emerging Trends

Kyle S. King, LMFT, LCPC Families & Enabling

Prevention / Community Engagement

Kristin Hope, Roxann Jones, Danette Killinger, Monica Yellow Owl, and others

Innovative Community-based Problem Gambling Prevention Projects

12:15 - 2:15 pm Lunch Plenary Members of the Recovery Community Voices of Recovery2:15 - 2:30 pm Break / Exhibits2:30 - 4:30 pm Clinical / Behavioral Health Sheryl Anderson, MS, BCC, LADC, ACR-

MN, NCGC-II; Ann Gray, MS; Maureen Greeley, BS

Tipping the Scale: A Gambler’s Journey from Unmanageability to Sustained Recovery


Mark Griffiths, PhD and Ty Lostutter, PhD Gambling & ‘Gaming’ in Adolescents & Students: Issues in Prevention and Treatment


Panel featuring representatives from Oregon PGS Multicultural Committee

Developing Culturally Relevant Outreach and Treatment Services to Diverse Problem Gamblers

5 - 6 pm OPEN MEETING Gambler’s Anonymous5 - 6 pm OPEN MEETING Gam-Anon

FRIDAY, APRIL 298 - 9 am Registration & Continental Breakfast9 - 10:30 am Keynote Ann Gray, MS; Maureen Greeley, BS;

Mark Griffiths, PhD; Commissioner Chris Stearns; Keith Whyte

Good Morning, Portland!

10:30 - 11 am Break / Exhibits / Hotel Check Out11 am - 12:30 pm Clinical / Behavioral Health Jessica Cronce, PhD Overview of Treatment Modalities


Hilarie Cash, PhD and Mark Griffiths, PhD Addictions on (and to) the Internet: The Case of Social Gaming


Jerry Bauerkemper, BS, CDGC Effects of Advertising on Gambling Clients in Treatment: A Focus Group Study

12:30 - 2:30 pm Lunch Plenary Julie Hynes, MA, CPS; Commissioner Chris Stearns; Keith Whyte

Fantasy Sports – From Simple to Serious: What’s Our Role?

2:30 - 2:45 pm Break / Exhibits2:45 - 4:45 pm Afternoon Plenary Mandy Davis, PhD, MSW, LCSW, BSSW Trauma Informed Care 101


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REGISTRATION

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REMIT PAYMENT TO:Mail: Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling 1801 4th Avenue East Olympia, WA 98506

• CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be issued, less a $35 administrative fee, if received in writing by April 15, 2016. No refunds will be issued after that date.

• Students must provide proof of current enrollment.• To become an ECPG member, fill out the application or visit

www.evergreencpg.org/membership

Fill out the form below, or register online at http://focusonthefuture.evergreencpg.org. Early bird deadline is April 1. Regular deadline is April 20; after April 20, only non-discounted, on-site payment will be accepted.

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