Ethics Session IV: Gambling, Shame, Stigma and the Importance of Language

Join us for the 12th problem gambling webinar in the series from the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico on Friday, August 13, 2021 from 11am-12:30 pm MDT. This is the final session in a four-part series on ethics and problem gambling.

“Gambler, gambling addict, compulsive gambler”: This use of language is the norm, not the exception. It is so ubiquitous that we don’t even think about it. Much more has been written about the significance of the language of recovery in the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health fields, particularly around issues of stigma and shame.

This presentation will address the importance of using our words and language to reduce stigma in the field of gambling disorder for both individuals in recovery and their partners in recovery. What we learn will be embodied with breathing. This webinar will count as 1.5 gambling-specific and ethics CEUs.
Our presenter for this session will be Dr. Loreen Rugle, PhD

Moderator: Daniel Blackwood, LPCC

Friday, August 13th, 11am-12:30pm
The webinar is free but seating is limited and you must register to have a spot saved. Click here to register.

The 2018 Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico’s annual problem gambling conference will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 9-10, 2018 from 8:00am to 4:30pm each day. The event will be at Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque. If any seats remain, walk-up registrations will be accepted on Wednesday, Aug. 8th from 5-7pm only, but must be paid by credit or debit card.

This year’s conference title is “Empowering Treatment with New Research Findings”. The agenda is posted here.

To view speakers notes, please click on the blue button at the top of this page.

The conference will provide 14 CEU credits for counselors and social workers’ ongoing education, of which 6 are ethics credits.

At the conference, meals are provided buffet style, so you do not need to specify a vegetarian meal. All registrations are final and non-refundable. Substitute attendees are not allowed in advance or at the door.

Registration Check-In and Exceptional Necessity

Check-in will be available on Wednesday evening, Aug. 8th from 5-7pm in the Isleta Resort convention center. Check-in will also be available from 7am to 8:45am on Thursday, Aug. 9th. Isleta Resort and Casino has ample handicapped parking as well as valet service. If you have an exceptional necessity such as special seating, a required companion, or other accommodation, contact our registration coordinator now by email at conference@rganm.org.

Conference Materials and Scholarships

Note that handouts for each presentation will NOT be available at the conference. Please click the blue button above to download the speakers’ notes and materials that are available.

Hotel Accommodations and Transportation

Guest room reservations can be made by calling Isleta Resort and Casino’s hotel reservations at 877-747-5382 or 505-848-1999. Use the group code RGA0818 or mention the conference name to receive the discounted rate of $89/night for double occupancy (plus taxes and resort fee). A charge of $10 will be added for each guest over double occupancy with a maximum of four guests per room. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for those who do not use the discount code when making the reservation. Reservations must be made by July 20, 2018, guaranteed by credit card. No-shows or early departures will be charged one night’s room fee plus tax. Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance to avoid charges. Check in is at 3pm; checkout by 11am.

Isleta Resort and Casino is located south of Albuquerque; exit 215. Attendees from the metro area can ride the RailRunner train and exit at the Isleta Pueblo stop. Shuttle vans will be available for transportation to the casino’s convention center.

2018 Problem Gambling Conference Presentations

The 2017 Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico’s annual problem gambling conference will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 3-4, 2017 from 8:00am to 4:30pm each day. The event will be at Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.

This year’s conference title is “Therapies that Enhance Wellness and Recovery”. Please read all the information below before registering. If you attended in 2016 AND have the SAME email address, you should be able to log in to your account, select the 2017 conference, and pay via PayPal. If you did not attend in 2016 OR you have a NEW email, you will need to create a new account.

The conference will again provide CEU credits for counselors and social workers’ ongoing education. The fee for the conference has always been kept very low, and has remained the same for the past few years so that many behavioral health professionals and the general public can attend. The $75 registration fee covers all the sessions and materials, as well as continental breakfast and lunch both days. A reduced $65 “early bird” fee is available through June 4th.

Twenty-five scholarships are available for students currently enrolled in counselling-related college-level classes. The scholarships will cover the conference registration fee. Online applications must be received by June 16, 2017.

Past conference attendees will receive an email when registration opens as a reminder.

Speakers who will be presenting include Dr. Robert Weisz, PhD; Jim Thomas, LMFT; Sylvia Stenitzer, MA and LPCC; and Dr. David Ledgerwood, PhD. Twelve total CEUs will be available for licensed treatment providers, of which 6 are ethics credits.

Registration is $75; registration will close on July 7th or when the capacity of 500 is reached. The fee includes all sessions, access to the online materials, and the continental breakfast and buffet lunch both days. The lunches are buffet style, so you do not need to specify a vegetarian meal. All registrations are final and non-refundable. Substitute attendees are not allowed in advance or at the door.

Registration

You may register an Individual, paid through a credit card on Paypal, or a Group, either paid through a credit card on Paypal, or through a Purchase Order. Note that a unique email is required for each attendee, as well as their licensure information if CEUs are needed; registrations with incomplete information will not process the payment and will not be completed. You will need to log back in to your account, complete any missing informatiobn, then your payment will process. If you have questions, contact our coordinator at conference@rganm.org.

Registration Check-In and Exceptional Necessity

Check-in will be available on Wednesday evening, Aug. 2nd from 5-7pm in the Isleta Resort convention center. Check-in will also be available from 7am to 8:45am on Thursday, Aug. 3rd.

Isleta Resort and Casino has ample handicapped parking as well as valet service. If you have an exceptional necessity such as special seating, a required companion, or other accommodation, contact our registration coordinator now at conference@rganm.org.

Conference Materials and Scholarships

Note that handouts for each presentation will NOT be available at the conference. Shortly before the conference, revisit this site and download the speakers’ notes and materials that will be posted here. Scholarships are available for up to 25 students studying social science or business in a New Mexico university, community college or continuing education program. For details or to apply, see the scholarship application.

Hotel Accommodations and Transportation

Guest room reservations can be made by calling Isleta Resort and Casino’s hotel reservations at 877-747-5382 or 505-848-1999. Use the group code RGA0817 to receive the discounted rate of $91/night for double occupancy (plus taxes and resort fee). Rates cannot be changed at check-in for those who do not use the discount code in making the reservation. Reservations must be made by July 10, 2017, guaranteed by valid credit card. No-shows or early departures will be charged one night’s room fee plus tax. Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance. Check in is at 3pm; checkout by 11am.

Isleta Resort and Casino is located south of Albuquerque; exit 215. Attendees from the metro area can ride the Railrunner train and exit at the Isleta Pueblo stop. Shuttle vans will be available for transportation to the casino’s convention center.

To receive your CEU credits after the Problem Gambling Conference, you must complete the post-conference survey. An Instruction Sheet will be given to conference attendees with details about the online survey at SurveyMonkey.com. If you have questions regarding CEUs, call 505-242-6988 ext. 112.

To receive your CEU credits for the Problem Gambling Conference, you must complete the post-conference survey. Please read the Instruction Sheet before completing the survey online at SurveyMonkey.com. If you have questions regarding CEUs, call 505-242-6988 ext. 112.

August 20, 2015: Registration for this year’s event has closed. For registered attendees, the speakers’ presentations may now be downloaded and printed. Please do so before the conference, as hard copies will not be available. If you have any questions, contact Juanita at 505-724-3895.

Conference Information

The 2015 Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico’s annual problem gambling conference will be held on Thursday and Friday, August 27-28, 2015 from 8:00am to 4:30pm each day. The event will be at Isleta Resort and Casino in Albuquerque.

This year’s conference title is “The Power of Positivity: Blending Mindfulness, Brain Science, Happiness and Cultural Ethics”. Registration will close when the capacity of 500 people has been reached.

Speakers who will be presenting include Dr. Gabor Mate on “The Biology of Loss” and “Fostering Resilience in a Stressed Culture”; Dr. Stephen Birchak on “The Power of Positivity” and “Resilience: The 5 Mental Skills to Survive Life’s Tough Times”; David Scrase on “Happiness and Mindfulness” and “The Neurobiology and Neurochemistry of Addiction”; Pat Love, PhD, on “Wired for Love: The Neuroscience of Connection” and “Love, Loss, and Problem Gambling”.

Twelve total CEUs will be available for licensed treatment providers, of which 6 are ethics credits including 1.5 cultural ethics.

Online early bird registration is $65 until July 12th, then regular registration will be $75; registration will close on July 31st or when the capacity of 500 is reached. The fee includes all sessions, access to the online materials, and the continental breakfast and buffet lunch both days. The lunches are buffet style, so you do not need to specify a vegetarian meal. All registrations are final and non-refundable. Substitute attendees are not allowed in advance or at the door. If any seats remain, walk-up registrations will be accepted on Wednesday, Aug. 26th from 5-7pm or Thursday, Aug. 27th from 7-8am, but must be paid by credit or debit card.

Registration Check-In and Exceptional Necessity

Check-in will be available on Wednesday evening, Aug. 26th from 5-7pm in the Isleta Resort convention center. Check-in will also be available from 7am to 8:45am on Thursday, Aug. 27th.

Isleta Resort and Casino has ample handicapped parking as well as valet service. If you have an exceptional necessity such as special seating, a required companion, or other accommodation, contact our registration coordinator now at 505-724-3895. or email conference@rganm.org.

Conference Materials and Scholarships

Note that handouts for each presentation will NOT be available at the conference. Please download the speakers’ notes and materials that are posted above.

Hotel Accommodations and Transportation

Guest room reservations can be made by calling Isleta Resort and Casino’s hotel reservations at 877-747-5382 or 505-848-1999. Use the group code RGA0815 to receive the discounted rate of $129/night for double occupancy (plus taxes and resort fee). Rates cannot be changed at check-in for those who do not use the discount code in making the reservation. Reservations must be made by July 26, 2015, guaranteed by credit card. No-shows or early departures will be charged one night’s room fee plus tax. Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance. Check in is at 3pm; checkout by 11am.

Isleta Resort and Casino is located south of Albuquerque; exit 215. Attendees from the metro area can ride the Railrunner train and exit at the Isleta Pueblo stop. Shuttle vans will be available for transportation to the casino’s convention center.