Free OHA PGS Webinar
Intersections of Brain Injury: Military Service, Older Adults, and Increased Risk of Problematic Gambling Behavior
Description
This webinar provides a description of types of brain injury, along with typical symptoms and causes. The webinar also includes:
- examples of increased risk of brain injury for Veterans and for older adults;
- discussion of the different ways that brain injury screening can be beneficial for Veterans and for older adults;
- explanation of how symptoms may present in relationship to gambling and why this would be important to gambling behavior; and
- examples of typical accommodations for brain injury.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be better able to understand:
- acquired brain injury vs. traumatic brain injury and what terminology is most inclusive.
- mechanisms and symptoms of brain injury.
- the importance of brain injury screening and providing accommodations.
Time Frame
Webinar aired on 09/17/2024. Webinar recording will remain online until 11/26/2024 (60 days) for participants to watch and receive CE hours. The webinar will not be available after 11/26/2024.
Continuing Education Hours
This webinar is accredited by MHACBO for 1.5 CE hours. A certificate of completion will be made available on the Student Dashboard upon webinar completion.
Target Audience
Open to all. Of special interest to those who are working with individuals or programs serving older adults, service members, veterans and their families and individuals impacted by problematic gambling behaviors or prevention of problematic gambling behaviors.
Presenter
Instructor Douglas Gomez
Douglas Gomez, PhD, is an assistant research professor at the Center on Brain Injury Research and Training (CBIRT). His work focuses on qualitative research methods to improve services for traditionally underserved populations. At CBIRT, Dr. Gomez consults on studies aimed at understanding how parents, educators, coaches, and medical professionals can better support individuals with traumatic brain injuries. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. Gomez has clinical experience in state hospital and correctional settings. As such, he emphasizes the integration of research and clinical practice.
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