Conference Agenda
Monday, May 1, 2023 Pre-conference
7 – 8 am: Registration and Breakfast
8 am – Noon:
Understanding Pathological Gambling as a Chronic Persistent Medical Disorder – Presented by Darryl Inaba, PharmD, CATC-V, CADC-III
Prevention in Practice – Presented by Karen Hlady, MA, GIS, IGDC
12 – 1 pm: Lunch break
1 – 5 pm:
It Takes a Family: Gambling Disorder Impacts and Treatment – Presented by Bonnie Lee, PhD
Heartfelt Living: Neurocardiology and Mental Health Unite – Presented by Jeffrey Hansen, PhD
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Pre-conference
7 – 8 am: Registration and Breakfast
8 am – Noon:
Congruence Couple Therapy: Improving Concurrent Outcomes – Presented by Bonnie Lee, PhD
CBT for Gambling Disorder – Presented by Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD
12 – 1 pm: Lunch break
1 – 5 pm:
Being in Good Relations: Two-Spirit and Indigenous in Health Research – Presented by Harlan Pruden and Ryan Stillwagon
Current Understanding of Adolescent Problem Gambling and Behavioral Disorders: Prevention and Treatment – Presented by Jeffrey Derevensky, PhD
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Main Conference
7 – 8:15 am: Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 10 am: Keynote
Human Trafficking and Gambling – Presented by Panel
10 – 10:15 am: Break
10:15 – 11:45 am: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Asking Women “THE” Questions about Gambling Problems – Presented by Noëlla Piquette, PhD
Youth Gambling: New Insights and the Need for a Public Health Perspective – Presented by Jeffrey Derevensky, PhD
Gambling and Suicide: Who, Why, and What to Do – Presented by Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch/Announcements
12:15 – 1:15 pm: Lunch Plenary
Understanding Gambling-Motivated Crime– Presented by Michelle Malkin, JD, PhD
1:15 – 1:30 pm: Break
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Participant Experiences while Transitioning into Voluntary Self-Exclusion – Presented by Amanda McCormick, PhD and Irwin Cohen, PhD
Hispanic and Latino Workforce Development: Strengthening Our Communities – Presented by Priscila Giamassi, MPM, CPS and Susie Villalobos, PhD
WA State Gambling Prevalence Study Highlights – Presented by Rachel Volberg, PhD and Roxane Waldron, MPA
2:30 – 2:45 pm: Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Treatment Approaches for Gaming Disorder – Presented by Stephanie Diez-Morel, PhD
Gambling, Speculative Trading, and Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Young Adults – Presented by Frank Song, MS
Understanding the 12 Steps of Recovery: What Does it Mean for Clinicians? – Presented by Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II
3:45 – 4 pm: Break
4 – 5:30 pm: Open GA Meeting – Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II, Facilitator
Thursday, May 4, 2023 Main Conference
7 – 8:15 am: Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 10 am: Keynote
Sports Betting in Washington – Presented by Panel; Dave Malone, Facilitator
10 – 10:15 am: Break
10:15 – 11:45 am: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
A Hero’s Welcome or a Hero’s Troubled Journey: Gambling and the Military – Presented by Heather Chapman, PhD and Dave Yeager
People with Disabilities: Issues and Interventions – Presented by Noëlla Piquette, PhD
Using the Gamer’s Journey to Upgrade Client Perceptions in Growth-Oriented Ways – Presented by Daniel Kaufmann, PhD
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch/Announcements
12:15 – 1:15 pm: Lunch Plenary
Voices of Recovery – Presenters TBD
1:15 – 1:30 pm: Break
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Grief and Recovery: Similarities/Differences Between SUD and Gambling – Presented by Jerry Bauerkemper, BS
Telling Effective Stories in Problem Gambling– Presented by Panel: Bobbie Bailey, Rob Maya, Rachel O’Donnell, and Ayanna Pasha
Belonging and Relationships: The Real Work of Learning – Presented by Leslie Van Leishout, MEd
2:30 – 2:30 pm: Networking Reception
Conference Schedule-at-a-Glance and Registration Brochure is available here.
