Mastering Gambling Counseling and Clinical Practice (10 Contact Hours)

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This 10-hour Continuing Education program provides addiction professionals with the advanced clinical and administrative skills required for comprehensive gambling counseling practice. Participants will master evidence-based models of treatment and learn to formulate precise, assessment-driven treatment plans that prioritize care coordination for clients with severe co-occurring disorders. By focusing on enhancing client choice, navigating the stages of change, and maintaining meticulous clinical documentation and records management, practitioners will be fully equipped to deliver ethical, highly effective, and client-directed care.

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