Available until January 8, 2027

2 CEHs | $60

Description of Presentation:  In an era where online sports betting is more accessible than ever, teenagers are increasingly drawn into the high-risk world of gambling. This presentation explores the factors fueling this growing trend, including social media influence, targeted advertising, and the allure of quick financial gains. We’ll examine the psychological and financial risks, legal implications, and the role of technology in enabling underage betting. Finally, we’ll discuss strategies for clinicians, parents, and educators to mitigate harm and promote responsible digital behavior. Join us as we uncover the hidden dangers of online sports betting and what can be done to protect young minds from its grip. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify key risk factors contributing to the rise of online sports betting among adolescents, including the role of technology, social media, and targeted marketing strategies. 
2. Describe the psychological, developmental, and financial consequences associated with adolescent gambling behaviors, as well as the legal and ethical considerations surrounding underage access. 
3. Apply prevention and intervention strategies that parents, educators, and community stakeholders can use to promote digital literacy, reduce harm, and support responsible behavior among youth.   

Thad Shunkwiler, LMFT, LPCC, ACS, CCMHC — Associate Professor at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Available until February 5, 2027

2 CEHs | $60

Description of Presentation:

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can derail a child’s world.  This training offers a clear, comprehensive overview of OCD, equipping participants with effective strategies for diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning. Participants will learn how to adapt Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for children using practical, kid-friendly techniques and real case examples that bring each concept to life. The training also emphasizes how clinicians can partner with and guide parents and caregivers to strengthen progress throughout the OCD treatment process. 

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify common signs and symptoms of OCD in children and differentiate from anxiety disorders

2. Apply treatment strategies from Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) with children and adolescents 

3. Describe ways to collaborate with and guide parents/caregivers in supporting their child's treatment 

This presentation is expected to be approved for 2 hours of clinical content

About the Presenter: Dr. Sam Marzouk is a clinical child psychologist who works with organizations that want to invest in youth by combining science, storytelling and concrete tools to help children grow into healthy, resilient adults.  Dr. Marzouk is the owner of Promethean Psychology, a private psychology practice in the Minneapolis area.  As a specialist in pediatric mental health, Dr. Marzouk works with children and adolescents with a variety of psychosocial concerns.  As a professional speaker, Dr. Marzouk regularly provides workshops and trainings on pediatric mental health to psychologists, schools, parents, pediatricians and other pediatric medical providers.  He is also a contributing author to the Minnesota Pediatrician, a quarterly educational newsletter of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  He also runs a biweekly blog titled “Kids These Days” where he provides commentary on various topics relevant to childhood including social media, depression, ADHD, and more.  Originally from Northern Virginia, Dr. Marzouk has lived in Minnesota for almost a decade and is not ashamed to admit that he loves the cold, snowy winters here! 

Sam Marzouk, PhD, LP, Pediatric Psychologist

Expires 3/5/2027

2 CEHs | $60

For many, playing video games is an enjoyable and harmless pastime. For others, gaming can become a problematic preoccupation. Increasing numbers of adolescents and adults are experiencing significant negative consequences as a result of excessive video gaming. Join educator and clinician Zachary Hansen, EdD, LADC, NCC, to learn about video gaming trends, technology advances that increase addictive potential, criteria for internet gaming disorder, and treatment approaches for problem gaming. Dr. Hansen will also discuss the potential co-occurrence of problematic gaming with other behavioral health issues.

Zachary Hansen, EdD, NCC, LADC, Associate Professor — Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School