Gambling disorder is a complex behavioral health condition that extends far beyond financial consequences, impacting emotional regulation, relationships, identity, and overall functioning. This trauma-informed training examines gambling addiction through a clinical, relational, and systems-based lens, emphasizing safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment for individuals and families affected by gambling-related harm.
Participants will explore how gambling disorder develops, including relevant psychological and neurobiological mechanisms, while also examining the role of trauma, chronic stress, shame, and secrecy in the maintenance of the disorder. The training highlights how gambling addiction often remains hidden or minimized in clinical settings and provides guidance on recognizing non-financial warning signs.
Evidence-based, trauma-informed screening, assessment, and treatment approaches will be reviewed, with attention to co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Participants will also learn how to support affected family members, reduce stigma, and engage clients in recovery-oriented care that honors autonomy and lived experience.
This course is designed for behavioral health professionals and meets continuing education standards by focusing on clinical knowledge, skill development, and ethical, trauma-informed practice across settings