M-TAC Training: Addressing Gambling & Co-Occurring Disorders in Practice (Fall 2026)

This training will provide participants with knowledge and skills to manage Gambling Disorder and co-occurring disorders. We will start with a brief overview of common gambling comorbidities and discuss treatment considerations for clients with multiple behavioral health diagnoses. Then, participants will learn evidence-based treatment approaches, including a consideration of the comparative effectiveness of concurrent vs. sequential treatment. Participants will engage in a case study activity to practice using these approaches in the context of treating a client with Gambling Disorder and other behavioral health concerns. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to address Gambling Disorder and co-occurring disorders with their clients.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Explain treatment considerations for clients experiencing Gambling Disorder and at least one other co-occurring disorder and describe how you would engage in shared decision making about the management of co-occurring conditions. 
2. Discuss with clients about how their behavioral health condition(s) contribute to their gambling behavior and vice versa. 
3. Select and apply evidence-based approaches for treating gambling and other behavioral health concerns.