Conference Agenda
2024 Conference Agenda
2024 Schedule-at-a-Glance and Registration Brochure: Download Here
Monday, April 29 – Pre-conference
7-8 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast
8-10 a.m.:
Disrupting the Trajectory – Early Child Screen Management Initiatives Could Alter the Course of Youth Screen Addiction – Presented by Cris Rowan
8 a.m. – Noon:
Analysis and Basics of Integrating Gambling & Gaming Recovery Skills into Practice (Part 1) – Presented by Kitty Martz, CGRM, CGAC-II and Tana Russell, SUDP, NCTTP, WSCGC-II, CGT
10 a.m. – Noon:
Prevention Essentials: Prevention in Practice The SPF and more – Presented by Karen Hlady, MA, GIS, IGDC
Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch Break/Exhibits
1-5 p.m.:
Analysis and Basics of Integrating Gambling & Gaming Recovery Skills into Practice (Part 2) – Presented by Kitty Martz, CGRM, CGAC-II and Tana Russell, SUDP, NCTTP, WSCGC-II, CGT
LGBTQ+ & Gambling Disorder: A Cultural Competency Primer – Presented by Michelle Malkin, JD, PhD
Internet & Technology Addiction: Practical Application of Effective Strategies – Presented by Joshua Germain, MA, LMHC
Tuesday, April 30 – Pre-conference
7-8 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast
8 a.m. – Noon:
Using Inclusive Language to Build Trust (Part 1) – Presented by Suzanne Wertheim, PhD
Clinical Supervision – Presented by Wiley Harwell, D.Min, LPC, ICGC-II
Noon – 1 p.m.: Lunch Break/Exhibits
1-5 p.m.:
Using Inclusive Language to Build Trust (Part 2) – Presented by Suzanne Wertheim, PhD
1-3 p.m.:
Clinical Supervision – Presented by Wiley Harwell, D.Min, LPC, ICGC-II
3-5 p.m.:
The Final Bet – Understanding How Risk Influences Suicidality in Gamblers – Presented by John Ackley CADC II, CGAC II, QMHA II
Mastering the Game: Navigating Gaming Trends and Healthy Play – Presented by Karen Hlady, MA, GIS, IGDC
Wednesday, May 1 – Main Conference
7:30-8:15 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast
8:30-10 a.m.: Welcome and Keynote
Reviewing Emerging Treatments: TMS / Psilocybin / Ozempic / AI-based Therapies – Presented by Timothy Fong, MD
10-10:15 a.m.: Break / Exhibits
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.: Breakout Sessions
The Healthy Use of Technology: Treatment in an Outpatient Setting – Presented by Edward Spector, PsyD
Technology – First Solution to Help Mitigate Gambling Harms – Presented by Sam DeMello and Jefferey J Marotta, PhD
Trauma and PTSD among Individuals with Gambling Disorder – Presented by David Ledgerwood, PhD, LP
Noon – 12:30 p.m.: Lunch/Announcements
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.: Lunch Plenary
Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud!! Empowering Healing for People Who Gamble and Cultural Communities – Presented by Deborah Haskins, PhD, LCPC, ACS, MAC,ICGC-II, CCGSO, BACC
1:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Break / Exhibits
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.:
Behavioral Health Correlates of Speculative Trading in Young Adults – Presented by Frank Song and Joey Lambuth
Increasing Treatment Demand: How to Get Clients to Make the First Call – Presented by Timothy Fong, MD
2:45-3 p.m.: Break / Exhibits
3-4 p.m.:
Starting Conversations: Building Take-A-Break Toolkits to Spread Gambling Safety Awareness – Presented by Natalie Taylor and Ronda Hatefi
Securing a Financial Legacy: The Importance of Estate Planning for Gamblers – Carmen Rosas, Esq
Thursday, May 2 – Main Conference
7:30-8:15 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast
8:30 – 10 a.m.: Welcome and Keynote
Voices of Recovery – Presented by Patrick Chester, Chaz Donati and Kitty Martz
10-10:15 a.m.: Break / Exhibits
10:15 – 11:45 a.m.:
Tailoring Gambling Treatments using the Pathways Model – Presented by David Ledgerwood, PhD, LP
How To Comply with HIPAA Rules for Behavioral Health Providers – Presented by Paul R. Hales, J.D.
Motivational Interviewing – Presented by Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD
Noon – 12:30 pm.: Lunch / Announcements
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Lunch Plenary
State of the Nation – Presented by Keith Whyte
1:45 – 2 p.m.: Break / Exhibits
2 – 3 p.m.:
Guilt and Shame in the context of Gambling Disorder Treatment – Presented by Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD
Identifying health correlates of Sports Betting in Young Adults – Presented by Scott Graupensperger, Joey Lambuth and Arvin Shaygan
Crime and Problem Gambling – Presented by Jerry Bauerkemper, BS, CCGC
