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Registration is now open for ACAM’s Annual Conference! We have more planned this year than ever before. Not only will you be able to get a year’s worth of CEUs (up to 20), browse exhibitors, network with colleagues, enjoy an included lunch each day but also kick back with an 80′s party complete with costumes, a DJ, and a cash bar. Presentations will be available again for purchase on audio CDs. We will also be electing a new President Elect position during the business meeting on Friday. Please consider if this is a position for you!
The conference will be located at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO Thursday, April 12th through Saturday, April 14th. And, we will wrap up by 1 pm on Saturday to make traveling home easier. As usual, we offer extremely competative rates. ACAM Members pay just $170 for our early bird discount which is available until February 18th. The rate for student members is only $60 for all 3 days. Click here to register.
“Many Counselors: 1 Profession” is this year’s theme. We are many counselors united by one profession and we are excited to provide what we feel is a unifying and welcoming atmosphere to all our counselors. For example, the ACAM ACAdemy and ACAM-KC will host a special presentation for students and recent graduates and our President will provide a key note lunch presentation about ACAM, our purpose, structure, divisions, future and how to get the most out of your membership.
Take advantage of the cost effective advertising opportunity by placing an add in this year’s Program Booklet. Click here for more information and to place an add. Or, you may decide to host an exhibit booth. Click here for exhibitor information.
Please also consider presenting at this year’s conference. Presenters pay just $50 per day. Click here for the Call For Programs information.
Deanna: How do you know if someone has a gambling addiction?
Peter: Time and money. If it impairs time and if impairs a significant amount of money, it has the potential for a gambling problem. And if a person does not know how to manage time and money, it can cause big problems.
Even with some of the gamblers that come into the office, one of the things they always ponder is, “I just don’t understand why I do this”, “I just don’t understand how I do this”, “I just don’t understand how I got myself in this situation”, “I never had any problem with the law”, “I never had any problems with alcohol, drugs, always had core values, but, I just don’t understand how I did this”.
