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ASSOCIATION of PROFESSIONALS TREATING PROBLEM GAMBLING
 ASSOCIATION of PROFESSIONALS TREATING PROBLEM GAMBLING

Guest Speaker for November 16, 2024

Thomas Gagliano, MSW, Life Mentor, Author, Speaker will present on the topic: “Problem Gambling: The Intimacy Substitute” Co-Facilitator - George Mladenetz, M.Ed., LCADC, ICGC-II, Clinical Consultant - Addictions  

Mr. Gagliano holds a M.A. degree in Social Work, B.A. degree in Business. He has a background in business and has taken that knowledge to create a therapy practice that focuses on family dynamic issues.  He has a specialization in working with parents relating childhood messages and how one’s experience shapes their world view.  He discusses challenging issues from his vast professional background while interweaving his own experiences to crystalize concepts.  He is a sought out expert and speaker and has appeared on many television and radio shows.  His appearances are not limited to: The Jenny McCarthy show, Dr. Oz and T.D. Jakes and Sirius XM radio.  He also hosts weekly Instagram shows @theproblemwasme and has produced several educational podcast that can be found at iTunes. Mr. Gagliano is the bestselling author of “The Problem Was Me”, with Dr. Abraham Twerski.  He has provided trainings at many universities and community based organizations regarding parenting and family dynamic problems. When he is not training, speaking or writing he provides family focused individual and couple’s therapy.  It should be emphasized with all of his professional endeavors his focus is to give back what he has learned to assist others in finding balance and create a healthier self.