Behind Closed Doors: The Reality of Women and Disordered Gambling

The presentation is hosted by MTAC in collaboration with Christina Cook, founder of The Broke Girl Society. This one-hour session will touch on Christina’s own lived experience and the lived experiences of other women, examining the stigma women with gambling disorder face. There will an overview of the barriers that prevent access to treatment. Finally, resources to promote education and outreach will be shared and reviewed.

Number of CE(s): 1.0

Instructional Level: Introductory.  This presentation will have open time for questions but will not require participants to be in a breakout room or do any activities. This presentation counts toward the MA PGS Certificate Fundamental Coursework.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Examining Gender-Specific Stigma
2. Addressing Access Barriers
3. Promoting Awareness and Education

Bios: 

Presenter: Christina Cook is the founder/host of The Broke Girl Society Podcast and co-host of The Bet Free Life on YouTube. In recovery from compulsive gambling since March 2021, Christina spends much of her time working to break the stigma of gambling harm while helping to advocate and spread awareness of the hope and help available to those still struggling. Christina currently sits on the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health Recovery Advisory Board and the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB).

Approval Statements:

• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) – The Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment is authorized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to sponsor, conduct or approve continuing education programs for alcohol and drug counselors/assistants (LADCs). This program offers 1 continuing education credit.