Summary:
This training will explore the biological and
neurobiological factors that can contribute to the development of gambling
disorder. Research findings on
neuroimaging, epigenetic and behavioral approaches to understanding the risk
for and impact of gambling on neurocognitive function will be reviewed. The clinical implications of these biological
factors will be presented along with specific psychoeducational,
pharmacotherapeutic and mindfulness-based treatments.
Objectives:
1.
Participants will be able to identify key
research findings neurocognitive risk factors for the development of a gambling
disorder
2.
Participants will be able to describe at least 2
neurobiological, developmental factors that may contribute to risk for
development of problematic gambling
3.
Participants will gain practice in describing
how gambling effects the brain as part of client psychoeducation
4.
Participants will be able to describe at least 2
research findings regarding the psychopharmacological treatment of gambling
disorder
5.
Participants will be able to describe at least 2
mindfulness based strategies that can address neurocognitive issues in the
treatment of gambling disorder.