We hope you enjoy this volume of The Edge: A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals.  The Edge is a weekly media scan that is distributed from the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC). IDPH's Office of Problem Gambling is working with ISAIC to provide the latest Problem Gambling news and research in a weekly email and provide relevant training information.  If you are aware of anything newsworthy in the Problem Gambling field, please continue to send them to Bob Kerksieck at IDPH or Emily Blomme at ISAIC.

 

Bob Kerksieck, IDPH

Robert.Kerksieck@idph.iowa.gov

Employing Social Media in Community-Based Prevention: Should We Jump In? 
Thursday, June 07, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST, Webinar Session
Is all the hype about this new form of social interaction worth the time, effort, and risk of creating an online presence?  Dr. Tom Workman lays out the fundamental functions of a social media presence and creates a realistic look at what it takes from a technical and managerial  perspective to create an online presence that can enhance the engagement of community stakeholders, volunteers, target audiences, or the general public.

Employing Social Media in Community-Based Prevention: Getting Started
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST, Webinar Session
You've decided to enter the fray and start interacting with the millions of others who are on social media.  But how to start?  What strategies should you employ to ensure that you are getting the most out of the technology and the limited time you have to devote to it? 

Problem Gambling Webinar- Youth Gambling: From Research to Practice
Friday, June 15, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., CST, Webinar Session
This session will cover the topic of youth gambling in depth. Research spanning the last decade, leading to the most recent tends and findings will be covered.

The New York Council on Problem Gambling - Home Study 
NYCPG offers specialized training for providers of problem and compulsive gambling services and substance abuse treatment centers, mental health service providers, and other interested health care providers. Please see our list of available courses below and visit our website to select and register for your class today!  

  

South Dakota Alcohol & Drug Exam Review Training 

To assist individuals in obtaining knowledge that will help in preparation for the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) Written Certification Exam and to provide a general overview of alcohol & drug education.  

Registration must be received prior to July 13, 2012, to avoid cancellation of this event.  

 

MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri  2012 MCPGSA Schedule of Events  and   Information and Registration    Presentations and Workshops

26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment   July 13-14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Brochure and Conference Information

Clinical Supervision for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers 

Supervision is available to professionals outside of NYS for a fee of $15 per session.  Please contact Michelle Hadden at mhadden@nyproblemgambling.org for more information.

 

Did you miss a NCRG Webinar?  You can view archived webinars here.

Interested in getting Certified?  Click to find information about Iowa Problem Gambling Certification  or National Problem Gambling Certification