ASSOCIATION of PROFESSIONALS TREATING PROBLEM GAMBLING
APTPG is beyond grateful for our guest speakers who dedicate their time to speak at out meetings.
Past Guest Speakers
February 17, 2024
Stephen Matos, RSS, Speaking on:
"A Peer Support Model for Outpatient Gambling Treatment"
May 18, 2024
Kaitlin Brown LPC, LADC, ICGC II, IGDC, and BACC speaking on:
"Prevention in Action: Making Gambling Prevention a Priority”
August 17, 2024
Kristen Beall LCSW-C, ICGC-I, CAC-AD speaking on
" The Intersection of Gambling and
Domestic Violence: Empowering Survivors"
Novemebr 16, 2024
Thomas Gagliano, MSW
Co-Facilitator - George Mladenetz, M.Ed., LCADC, ICGC-II
speaking on “Problem Gambling: The Intimacy Substitute”
February 15, 2025
Luke Roche, LCSW, LCADC, IGGC-I, speaking on:
"Gambling Disorder and the ASAM Criteria: Ensuring Access to Treatment
May 17, 2025
Sara Croymans, GamFin Educator and Financial Counselor, AFC, M.Ed. will present on the topic: “Understanding Financial Foundations for Gambling Recovery.”
July 19, 2025
Harry Levant, LP.D, MA PCC, ICGC-I, JD will present on the topic: “Gambling Addiction and Mental Health: A Looming Crisis and the Public Health Response.”