Gambling workshop: February 27, 2009

The CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ADDICTION WORKGROUP presents:
“Alcohol, Drugs and Gambling, Oh My”
A New Perspective on Gambling Addiction

this 'mini-gap' workshop on gambling addictions will include:

• gambling 101
• screening instruments
• the importance in identifying gambling addictions in treatment
• substituting behaviors
  
• cross addictions
  
• gambling as a relapse trigger
  

presented by: Melissa Wayne, M.A., CHES, CASAC-T
Thomas R Kenny GamPro Prevention and Treatment Program
The Pederson Krag Center Inc.


Friday, February 27 2009
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (registration at 12:45 PM)
H. Lee Dennison Building – Media Room
Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York

3 CASAC Hours - NO FEE

Sex Offender workshop: November 21, 2008

The CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ADDICTION WORKGROUP presents this 'mini-gap' workshop:
Working with the Containment Model of Sex Offenders:
Why it is NOT Caused by Alcohol and Substance Abuse

• Defining the “victim centered” approach.
• Describing the “Safe Guard” Program.
• How Probation and Treatment can work together.

Presented by:
Susan Currie, MSW, L-CSW-R
Joe Abramo. MA, MPA

Friday, November 21, 2008
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

H. Lee Dennison Building – Media Room
Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, New York

3 CASAC Hours – NO FEE

mentioned in the workshop: Center for Sex Offender Management (CSOM) Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) Abel Assessment for sexual interest-2™ (AASI-2) NYS Sex Offender Registry Tarbox, Katherine: Katie.com: My Story (republished as A Girl's Life Online)

Sexual Addiction & Substance Abuse Conference on October 24, 2008

BRIDGING THE GAP XIII

The CRIMINAL JUSTICE/ADDICTION WORKGROUP presents this conference
Sexual Addiction & Substance Abuse: Understanding the Complex Relationship

Friday October 24, 2008
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Suffolk County Community College
Sagtikos Arts and Science Center Grant Campus, Brentwood

AGENDA
This year the conference will explore the issue of addictive sexual behavior and its relationship to substance abuse. Various conceptual models defining addictive sexual behavior will be presented, along with research and professional literature on this issue. Special attention will be given to the relationship between sexual addiction, compulsivity and other addictive disorders. The role of the Internet and addictive sexual behavior will also be discussed. The presenters will address assessment and treatment issues, as well as, creative and engaging techniques for working with individuals struggling with addictive sexual behavior.

Presenters: David L. Delmonico, Ph.D. & Elizabeth Griffin, MA

Six (6) CASAC Hours
CASAC/CPP/CPS Credits
CASAC Section 4
CPP Section 3
CPS Section 3

SILVER SPONSOR
Seafield Center

BRONZE SPONSORS
Eastern Long Island Hospital
Prometa Treatment Programs
Long Island Home / South Oaks Hospital
NYS Drinking Driver Program
Varian, Inc.

Mentioned at the conference... IBC resource page created for BTG8 slideshow in PDF format, links to further reading, resources/websites, places to know about, & tools http://www.internetbehavior.com/ny

Internet Behavior Consulting - Directors David Delmonico and Elizabeth Griffin Internet Behavior Consulting (IBC) is committed to furthering the understanding, assessment, and intervention for problematic Internet behaviors. IBC accomplishes this goal through research, training, and consultation within a variety of settings. Seven years ago Dr. Delmonico & Elizabeth Griffin began consulting with various audiences regarding online behavior. As a result of an increasing need for their services, Internet Behavior Consulting was officially established in 2003. http://www.internetbehavior.com/

Hermes Web Hermes' Web is an innovative communication tool that can increase responsivity to therapy, counseling, treatment, education, and community programs. http://www.hermesweb.com/

SexHelp.com This site was created by noted psychologist and author, Dr. Patrick Carnes, to help those affected by sexual addiction and compulsivity, whether it be the addict or the friend or loved one of the addict. For online diagnostic tools, see also http://sexhelp.com/

Sexaholics Anonymous Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. http://www.sa.org/