Applying Evidence-Based Models to Problem Gambling Prevention: Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, and Diffusion of Innovations

Tuesday, July 22nd, from 1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST (Virtual)

The landscape of preventing problem gambling requires that we lead with evidence-based models. This training will describe Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and Diffusion of Innovations as evidence-based models. Participants will learn how to incorporate these evidence-based models into problem gambling prevention programming. 

Competency Level: Advanced 

Length: 2 hours 

Learning Objectives - At the end of this training, participants will be able to:  

• Describe the Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) theory.
• Describe the Trans-theoretical Model of Behavior Change and the five stages of change.
• Discuss Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its application to Behavior Change
• Identify at least 5 strategies and techniques for applying evidence-based models into problem gambling prevention.

CEUs

Upon completion of the training and receipt of your evaluation survey, participants of Applying Evidence-Based Models to Problem Gambling Prevention: Stages of Change, Motivational Interviewing, and Diffusion of Innovations can receive a certificate of completion.

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The Massachusetts Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling Prevention (MCOEPGP) provides capacity building, training and resource development services to address the prevention of problem gambling and related health issues such as the prevention of substance misuse, suicide and violence. The MCOE PGP approach is rooted in public health and utilizes the social-ecological model – incorporating the individual, family, and community – as a framework for its work. This approach is in alignment with evidence-based practices that require authentic community engagement, the use of an explicit equity lens and addressing the economic and social conditions that influence the health of people and communities, known as the social determinants of health. To learn more about problem gambling, visit our website at https://mcoepgp.org.

Funded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Problem Gambling Services