Pennsylvania Statewide Problem Gambling Conference
Problem Gambling: Uncovering the Hidden Addiction
Presented by the
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania
Jointly sponsored by
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
Preferred Systems Inc.
West Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2 and 3, 2008
Holiday Inn East, Harrisburg, Pa.
PLEASE JOIN US…
The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania is proud to join with our co-sponsors to present
this year’s statewide gambling conference in Harrisburg. As part of our ongoing mission to advocate for
increased services for problem gamblers and their families, we are pleased to present our most extensive
training program to date. Please join us to hear national experts on gambling treatment address basic
and advanced topics in clinical care, research and prevention.
Who should attend:
Psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction counselors, social workers, mental health counselors, educators,
pastoral counselors, EAP’s, law enforcement, pastors, gaming industry members and those from the
recovering community.
Presentations include:
 Problem Gambling, Addiction and the Adolescent Brain – Ken Winters PhD (underwritten by BDAP)
 Biogenetics, the Brain and Psychopharmacology – Ken Nelson MD, Medical Advisor to CCGP
 Co-Occurring Disorders and Coordinated Care – Joanne Ciurlino and Rick Ciurlino
 Ethics and the Law – William Kane JD, CSW
 Public Policy Initiatives – Keith Whyte, Exec. Dir. National Council on Problem Gambling
 Problem Gambling and the Regulatory Effort – Nan Horner J.D. Pa. Gaming Control Board
 Responsible Gaming in Practice – Edward Trees, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Lottery
 Track A: 30 hours - Fundamentals of Gambling Treatment,
 Track B: 30 hours - Advanced Topics on Problem Gambling, Open GA meeting
Continuing Education:
Continuing Education hours have been applied for by the conference committee for psychologists, social
workers, EAP’s, addiction counselors. Attendees will be issued certificates of attendance reflecting the
number of earned CEU hours. Up to 30 hours may be awarded. These IGCCB-approved training hours
meet national gambling specific training requirements.
This program is co-sponsored by the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and Preferred Systems, Inc. Behavioral
Health Program. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic is approved by the American Psychological Association to
offer continuing education credits for psychologists. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic maintains responsibility
for this program and its content. This program is being offered for 30 possible continuing education credits.
Conference Facility:
The Holiday Inn East is conveniently located near several major highways in south central Pennsylvania.
For fun and relaxation during your stay, take advantage of the indoor pool, poolside food service,
recreation and game room, 24-hour fitness center and year-round outdoor Jacuzzi. Please be sure to
register under our group name CCGP Conference for the discount room rate of $82.00/night. Free shuttle
service is available from the nearby Harrisburg airport. Holiday Inn East 717-939-7841.
Optional Activities:
From exciting Hershey Park to a relaxing riverboat cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna, from an
enjoyable night at the Harrisburg Symphony to a tour on a 1920’s railroad train or a City Island carriage
ride Harrisburg has it all. Among shopping options, choose from antique shops, the Harrisburg Mall, or
over 30 stores at the Hershey Outlet Mall. The Holiday Inn East is 8 minutes from Hershey and 5 minutes
from Historic Harrisburg.
The Council will hold an ice cream social reception on Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:00 to
welcome all registrants.
REGISTRATION FORM
Special Needs (Circle those that apply)
Mail to: CCGP
12338 Wharton St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19147
Dietary: Vegetarian
Hearing Impaired: Interpreter
Mobility: Wheelchair
Method of Payment Please print clearly or type: Check #_______________________________________
Money Order or Purchase Order number #__________________________________________________
Name as it appears on M.O. or Purchase order (if different from registrant)__________________________________________________
Billing Address (if different from registrant)
Organization name____________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________City____________________________State____________Zip__________
Registrant Name__________________________________________________ Guest (if applicable)_____________________________
Credentials______________________________________________________NCPG/NAADAC member_________________________
Address_________________________________________________City____________________State______________Zip__________
Phone_________________________Fax______________________E-mail________________________________________________
I would like to register for: Track A: Fundamentals_____________ Track B: Advanced topics____________Nat. Exam* _____________
*Those interested in taking the National Examination must meet at least Level I requirements and be pre-registered with our test agency
PTC. The required application for an admission ticket to the exam can be downloaded at: www.ptcny.com click on IGCCB and follow
directions. No one will be admitted for the exam without an admission ticket from PTC.
Early Bird Registration Fee: Before Sept 12-08 $160.00________
Registration Fee: After Sept 12-08
$185.00________
Registration at the Door: $210.00________
Registration fee for one day $50.00 Please check day(s) Tues 9-30 _____
Weds 10-1 _____
Thurs 10-2 _____
Please print registration form complete it and enclose check or money order/purchase order and
Friday 10-3 _____
mail to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania 1233B Wharton St. Philadelphia.
Pa. 19147. All fees should be made payable to the CCGP.
International Gambling Counselor Certification Examination Requirements: Please go to www.ptcny.com for details, scroll to IGCCB.
Requirements for NCGC I include: Bachelors degree or equivalent in a behavioral health field. At least 30 approved gambling specific
training hours and 100 hours of supervised clinical work with problem gamblers and/or families with signature of a Board Approved
Clinical Consultant (BACC). A list of BACC’s and further details can be found at: www.ncpgambling.org, click on Counselors. (If you have
been participating in state funded BACC conference calls in Ohio, Indiana, Oklahoma, Arizona, New York, Missouri or North Carolina your
hours are already registered for you).