This collection of 9 courses is designed to be as convenient and flexible as possible for busy professionals. The courses can be accessed in any order. We have placed them in an order that makes sense to us; however, you can choose as many or as few as you would like and complete them in the order you prefer.
Within each course, you will find a series of topics. Video clips, power point presentations and/or internet links are provided under topics. You are free to take as much time as you need to review these resources. Once you have reviewed and mastered the content of each topic within a course, you will be required to pass a short quiz before proceeding to new topics. You must pass all of the quizzes before you are eligible for verification that you have successfully completed a course.
We suggest you take your time, view content as many times as you like, and access suggested readings and resources when possible. It is not necessary to complete a course in a single sitting. You are free to open and close a course as many times as you like.
Some course topics include videos of actors using scripts from real sessions. This provides authenticity while protecting client privacy.
Each course is structured in a similar manner. Once you get used to the format of any course, it will be familiar to you as you proceed to additional courses. The content, however, is different and the activities may vary from course to course.
We ask you to have an open attitude as you go through these courses. At times it may seem as if we are reviewing what you already know. However, paying close attention is likely to provide an opportunity to realize subtle differences and important nuances in problem gambling treatment and supervision. Finally, we hope you enjoy this learning format and that these courses support your many contributions to counselors, clients, and agencies.
Please note that the courses are funded by the State of Oregon and Oregon Council on Problem Gambling.
ACORN courses are recommended for:
mental health counselors (MHC/LPC), marriage and family therapists (MFT/LMFT), art therapists (AT/LAT), social workers (SW/LSW/LCSW), psychologists, and other mental health providers; and
problem gambling treatment providers.
has been approved for up to 19 continuing education hours (CEs/CEUs).
On-demand. 2 CE hours. Covers the theories of problem gambling and the basics of problem gambling treatment, including assessment and diagnosis of disordered gambling. Free, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services.
Free
On-demand. 2 CE hours. Provides guidance on screening for disordered gambling, assessing and setting goals for treatment, and developing treatment plans. Addresses the dream world and peer mentorship. Free, courtesy of OHA PGS.
Free
On-demand. 2 CE hours. Features persons in recovery talking about their relationship with money and counselors about discussing way to establish money barriers. Free, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Problem Gambling Services (PGS).
Free
On-demand. 2 CE hours. Covers basic information about the neuroscience of gambling and problem gambling treatment. Free, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services.
Free
On-demand. 2 CE hours. Introduces the “why and how” of including family members in problem gambling treatment. Covers screening for intimate partner violence and engaging families in disclosing debt. Free, courtesy of OHA PGS.
Free
On-demand. 2 CE hours. Problem gambling experts share culturally specific treatment programs for working within their own communities. Free, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services.
Free
free of charge, courtesy of Oregon Health Authority, Problem Gambling Services
19 CE Hours
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