Objectives

As part of this webinar, participants will: 

  1. explore how the lack of social connection and the easy access and cultural acceptability of gambling creates increased risk, especially among older adults and Veteran populations;
  2. identify risks of gambling and warning signs of developing gambling problems for those experiencing cognitive decline among older adults and TBI / PTSD among Veterans; and
  3. identify harm reduction techniques and tools for family and caregivers of older adults and Veterans with gambling problems.

Continuing Education Hours

This webinar recording is not accredited for Continuing Education (CE) hours.

Time Frame

Webinar aired on 09/17/2024. Webinar recording will remain available indefinitely for participants to review and for everyone else to access and learn from. Continuing Education (CE) hours are not available for this recording. 

Target Audience

Open to all. Of special interest to addiction treatment providers and problem gambling treatment providers. 

Presenter

OHA Instructor Brandie Lyday

Brandie Lyday, MA, LMFT, CGAC II, CADC III owns and manages True Heart Therapy, a mental health group practice. She is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and serves as adjunct faculty providing family therapy supervision for Lewis & Clark’s Problem Gambling Services. Brandie previously worked as an Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Treatment Program Development Analyst and has extensive experience as an outpatient addiction treatment specialist, delivering individual, group, couple, and family therapies, including work with clients involved in the criminal legal system.

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