Introduction to Gambling Disorder: Trends, Treatment, and Resources

Pro Bono Counseling

2025 Professional Continuing Education Online Webinar

Full Workshop Title: Introduction to Gambling Disorder: Trends, Treatment, and Resources

Friday, December 5, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Online Workshop - 2 CE Credits

Fee: $29/person

FREE for Active PBC Volunteer Clinicians

Featured Presenters: Kristen Beall LCSW-C, ICGC-II, CAC-AD; Kenneth Crawford

Session Description: Gambling Disorder may be referred to as a Hidden Addiction as it is the only behavioral addiction classified as a Substance Related and Addictive Disorder within the DSM-5. With the expansion and access to legal forms of gambling throughout Maryland, the risk of harm expands as well. These dangers can go undetected if we are not integrating a conversation about gambling into our supportive work with others. Gambling harms may include bankruptcy, divorce, loss of friendships, housing insecurity, and unemployment. The Center hopes that healthcare professionals are inspired to implement an evidence-based gambling screening tool into their regular practice and start to have a conversation with people in their community.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Identify the signs and symptoms of Gambling Disorder, using the DSM-5 criteria to formalize a diagnosis of the Substance-Related and Addictive Disorder;
• Review at least 4 evidenced based gambling screening tools, with tips to incorporate gambling related questions into a biopsychosocial assessment;
• Describe stories from persons in recovery from Gambling Disorder to better prepare for working with others impacted by gambling related harms.

Presenter Bio: Kristen Beall LCSW-C, ICGC-II, CAC-AD

As Clinical Manager with the Center, Kristen provides consultation and technical assistance to organizations and private practitioners integrating evidenced based Gambling screening and assessment into their current clinical practice. With over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Kristen works closely with the Center’s Certified Peer Recovery Specialists and provides clinical training surrounding the topic of gambling disorder. Kristen is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals throughout Maryland understand the importance of having conversations about gambling and incorporating these conversations into their clinical practice.

Certifications:

Kristen earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s School of Social Work and maintains a LCSW-C with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, an ICGC-II with The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Board, as well as a CAC-AD with the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists

Presenter Bio: Kenny Crawford, CPRS 

Kenneth (Kenny) Crawford is a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist with the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling (the Center). As a Peer for the Center, Kenny assists individuals within Maryland struggling with problem gambling and gambling addiction to navigate recovery treatment resources and helps remove any barriers to recovery. He has dedicated his life to helping others with gambling problems by sharing his story of recovery. Kenny has a great passion for the outdoor life, boating, fishing, hiking, and can capture the tranquility of nature thru his photography. For him, this is a great form of meditation and has helped him thru his recovery process and he would be happy to share his techniques on meditation. Kenny comes from a background in Carpentry and is grateful to help others achieve a balanced life through his extensive training in Peer Recovery Support training. 

Workshop registrants will receive a code prior to the webinar to log on to Zoom and participate in the online session.

IMPORTANT: Attendance will be monitored. Participants must be logged on to the meeting by the workshop start time and participate in the entire event in order to earn CE credit.

Pro Bono Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pro Bono Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Maryland Boards of Social Work Examiners and Professional Counselors and Therapists certify that this program meets the criteria for two (2) credit hours of continuing education for social workers (Category 1 ), professional counselors, and therapists (Category A) licensed in Maryland.

CE credit is granted to participants with documented attendance at individual workshops. Attendance is monitored. Credit will not be granted to registrants who log on late or depart early from a session. It is the responsibility of registrants to comply with these requirements.

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Workshop Code of Conduct

Pro Bono Counseling (PBC) is dedicated to providing a positive continuing education experience for everyone of all backgrounds and identities. We do not tolerate disrespectful behavior or harassment of workshop participants, facilitators, or PBC staff in any form. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of characteristics that include but are not limited to: gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, citizenship, veteran status, pregnancy status, race, ethnicity, or religion. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, PBC may take any action it deems appropriate, including warning or expelling the offender from the event with no refund.

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