Conference Agenda
2025 Conference Agenda
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Monday, May 5 – Pre-conference
7-8 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast
7:30-7:50 a.m.: Announcements / Welcome
Pre-Conference Workshops:
8-Noon.:
The Basics of Internet Addiction for Those Working with Gambling Clients – Presented by Hilarie Cash, PhD, LMHC, CSAT, WSCGC-I
8-10 a.m.:
Ethics in Working with Youth in Addiction Treatment – Presented by Carmela Y Drake, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, CAADP, ACGC-III
10 a.m. – Noon:
Press Start for Recovery? Unpacking the World of Video Game-Based Gambling Activities – Presented by Daniel Kaufmann, PhD, LMHC, BACC, ICGC-II
Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch Break/Exhibits
12:30-12:50 p.m.: Announcements
Pre-Conference Workshops:
NOTE: Choose EITHER 1-5 p.m. OR 1-4 p.m. Session
1-5 p.m.:
ASAM Criteria: What’s New in the 4th Edition? – Presented by Paul Hunziker MA, LMFT, SUDP
1-4 p.m.
World Café on Growing Gambling Treatment Programs – Presented by Tana Russell, SUDP, NCTTP, WSCGC-II, BACC, CGT; Ginger Johnson, SUDP, WSCGC-I; Craig McElroy, LMHCA, SUDP, ICGC-II, WSCGC-II, BACC; Rob Maya, Sarah Sense-Wilson (Oglala) LMHC, SUDP, WSCGC-II, IGDC
Tuesday, May 6 – Pre-conference
7-8 a.m.: Registration
7:30-7:50 a.m.: Announcements / Welcome
Pre-Conference Workshops:
8-Noon.: *Attendees will be asked to pay for workbook
Gambling Treatment Workbook Facilitator Training – Presented by Wiley Harwell, D.Min, LPC, ICGC-II, BACC, CGT; Tana Russell, SUDP, NCTTP, WSCGC-II, CGT
8-10 a.m.:
Finally! A Realistic Approach to Stress Management for Counselors and Clients – Presented by Daniel Overton, MC, LMHC
10 a.m. – Noon:
Professional Humility and the Applied Participatory Ethics Model – Presented by James Gurule, MA, LPC
Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch Break/Exhibits
12:30-12:50 p.m.: Announcements
Pre-Conference Workshops:
NOTE: Choose EITHER 1-5 p.m. OR 1-4 p.m. Session
1-5 p.m.:
Fantasy and Cognitive Distortion: Barriers to Financial Recovery with Gambling Clients – Presented by Jerry Bauerkemper, BS
1-4 p.m.
Family – Supports, Services, Safety, and Self-Care in Gambling Treatment – Presented by Denise Quirk, MA, MFT, LCADC, CPG-S, ICGC-II, BACC, LADC-S
Wednesday, May 7 – Main Conference
7-8:15 a.m.: Registration
7-8:30: Breakfast
8:30-10 a.m.: Welcome and Keynote
The Evolution of Motivational Interviewing – Presented by William R. Miller, PhD
10-10:15 a.m.: Break / Exhibits
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.: Breakout Sessions
Breaking the Cycle: A Journey from Gambling Disorder to Lasting Recovery – Presented by Ken Martz, PsyD, CAS, ICGC-II, BACC and Rob Minnick
Gaming More, Sleeping Less: Caffeine Use as a Mediator Between Gaming and Sleep Concerns in Youth – Jennifer Park, PhD
Noon – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch/Announcements
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Plenary
Women and Problem Gambling: Intersectional Complexities and Opportunities for Success – Presented by Dr. Alyssa Wilson, PhD
1:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Break / Exhibits
1:45 – 3 p.m.:
Health Risks of Sports Betting Among Young Adults – Presented by Joey Lambuth and Arvin Shaygan
Gambling Incentives and Loneliness in Older Adults – Presented by Mark Van der Maas, PhD
3-3:15 p.m.: Break / Exhibits
3:15-4:30 p.m.: Breakout Sessions
Youth Have the Power: Primary Prevention for Young Audiences – Presented by Paulina Zyskowski, MPH
Changing Directions – Taking Charge of the Rest of Your Life – Daniel Overton, MC, LMHC
Thursday, May 8 – Main Conference
7:30-8:15 a.m.: Registration
7-8:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m.: Welcome and Keynote Panel
Cultural Humility for Support and a Stronger Therapeutic Alliance – Presented by Dorothy Capers, LICSW, CGC in Training; Timothy Fong, MD; Jose Garcia, CADC-II, CGAC-I; Ty Lostutter, PhD; Maureen Greeley, Facilitator
10-10:30 a.m. Break/Exhibits/Hotel Checkout
10:30-11:45 a.m.: Breakout Sessions
Leveraging State Resources for Problem Gambling Support and Prevention – Presented by Roxane Waldron, MPA and Jeremy Whitaker, Ed.D, MPH, CPH
Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and DeFi: New Frontiers in Problem Gambling – Presented by Glenn Yamagata, MPhil
Noon – 12:30 pm.: Lunch / Announcements
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Lunch Plenary
A Deeper Dive into Stock Market and Financial Tech Trading – Is It Gambling? – Presented by Timothy Fong, MD
1:45 – 2 p.m.: Break / Exhibits
2-3:30 p.m. Breakout Sessions
Through Fear to Recovery – Presented by Ken Martz, PsyD, CAS, ICGC-II, BACC
A Young Person’s Guide to Guiding Young People: Relevant and Engaging Prevention – Presented by Saul Malek
(Agenda is subject to update/change)
