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, LMFT, CGACII, CADCIII is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and the Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Treatment Program Development Analyst. She provides family therapy supervision to Problem Gambling Services at Lewis & Clark College, where she is an adjunct faculty member in the Graduate School of Counseling, Therapy, and School Psychology. Brandie’s recent work has focused on problem gambling program development and clinical supervision. She has previously worked with clients involved in the criminal legal system as an outpatient addiction treatment specialist providing individual, group, couple, and family therapies.