Welcome to the RI Council on Problem Gambling Training Page!
Below is a list of upcoming trainings. Unless stated otherwise, all trainings are free and held via Zoom. To register, click the training title to go to the Zoom registration page. You’ll receive a reminder email one week before the session. Certificates are emailed within 10 business days after the course ends. Important: To earn CEU credit, your camera must stay on for the entire session. Questions? Email us at rhodeislandcouncil@gmail.com
Our Upcoming Free 2026 Trainings!
March 2026
In collaboration with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), the RI Council on Problem Gambling Presents:
Title: Gambling Below the Surface: Death by Suicide
DATE: March 31, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 CEs (RI-NASW)
Trainer: Mark Van Der Maas, PhD., Ryan Dimeglio, LCSW, LCADC
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Death by suicide is one of the most devastating and costly potential consequences of problem gambling. Unfortunately, due to a number of factors, there is very little data available that would make it possible to estimate the number of deaths by suicide where gambling is a contributing factor. This presentation details an attempt to find gambling-related cases of death by suicide from information in the National Violent Death Reporting System, which currently collects data on all officially recorded violent deaths in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The presenters will discuss characteristics that were common among gambling-related cases including those related to demographics, alcohol use, financial problems, and relationship difficulties. Reflections on how to better capture the impacts of gambling on death by suicide, as well as implications for clinicians, will also be discussed.
Objectives:
Participants will learn how to:
- To refine knowledge of the connection between gambling and death by suicide
- To make recommendations on how administrative datasets can better collect information on gambling-related harm.
- To educate practitioners on the implications of this data when working with clients with problem gambling.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeGsr7l3QHy2-0uQTgbfYA
April 2026
In collaboration with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), the RI Council on Problem Gambling Presents:
Title: Can’t We Just be Fans? Sports Betting 2026 and Beyond
DATE: April 8, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 CEUs (RI-NASW)
Trainer: Robby Fuqua, LICSW, ICGC-I
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The sports betting culture seems to be taking over traditional sports viewing & fandom in the US and globally at a very fast rate. Every game, in every sport viewed on the major US media networks are now promoting sports betting venues at every opportunity, while in-game sporting apps are being introduced by the dozens. How can we treat individuals with such an onslaught of technology and options that now inhabit the sports viewing space; and in a county that has historically promoted sports viewing/participation as a healthy & productive lifestyle? This workshop will explore and focus on the individual approaches to those experiencing problem sports betting issues and the dilemma of sports viewing, being a fan, and successful treatment.
Objectives:
Participants will learn how to:
- Identify 5 characteristics of being a fanatic.
- Examine sports betting behaviors.
- Understand traditional approaches to disordered gambling treatment.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeGsr7l3QHy2-0uQTgbfYA
May 2026
In collaboration with the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC), the RI Council on Problem Gambling Presents:
Title: Trapped in Cyberspace: Understanding Internet Addiction
DATE: May 1, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 CEUs (RI-NASW)
Trainer: Donald McCourtney, PHD, MBA, R-PRS, CPRS-PG, IGRS, BARA, ICGC-II
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In broad terms, Internet addiction can be defined as a behavioral pattern of Internet use that encompasses an uncontrolled desire for the use of the Internet for unrestrained and excessive periods of time, with associated substantial psychosocial and functional impairments that are not accounted for by any other disorder.
Objectives:
Participants will learn how to:
- Examine the S/S of Internet Addiction
- Understand the physio/psycho/social effects of internet addiction
- Examine technology guidelines
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeGsr7l3QHy2-0uQTgbfYA
Title: Older Adults and Casino Gambling: Behaviors, Motivations, and Risk
DATE: May 12, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 CEs (RI-NASW)
Trainer: Mark Van Der Maas, PhD.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
As younger age groups move to online gambling, older adults remain an important demographic for the casino industry. This course will look into the motivations that older adults have to visit the casino, what behaviors and characteristics are associated with higher risk of Gambling Disorder, and potential shifts in older adults as the baby boom generation dominates what we consider as “older adult”. How these findings reflect the promotional practices of casinos and vulnerabilities of older adults will also be explored.
Objectives:
- Gain insight on what motivates older people to visit the casino.
- Identify characteristics associated with greater risk of Gambling Disorder among older adults.
- Discuss implications for addressing gambling harm in older adults.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeGsr7l3QHy2-0uQTgbfYA
RI Council on Problem Gambling Training Academy Self Paced
We’re excited to support participants on their path to becoming a Certified Gambling Treatment Specialist through our newly revised, self-paced program. This comprehensive course is available for $275
To begin registration, please fill out the form below and a representative will be in contact with you within 2 business days.
