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NC Problem Gambling Events – June 2-4, 2025

Sure Bet 1 & 2 To raise awareness and provide education, the North Carolina Problem Gambling Program (NCPGP) and the Division of MH/DD/SAS are sponsoring a three day workshop to provide in-depth knowledge about problem gambling and treatment interventions.  In this training, topics of problem and gambling disorder, gambling counseling theory and practice, regulations and ethical issues, and financial aspects of remuneration will be addressed.    Completion of this training will meet one of the requirements necessary for the NCPGP Provider Registry.  Participation in this training does not assure that a provider will be selected for the NCPGP Registry, but it is a required component of becoming an NCPGP provider.

Date: June 2nd-4th 9:00am-4:00pm 

Location: virtual via Big Blue Button

Registration Fee: $100


Charles Schaefer Play Therapy Scholarship – Opens June 3, Closes June 30

The Charles Schaefer Play Therapy Scholarship, sponsored by the Foundation for Play Therapy, supports students enrolled in, or accepted to, a university of higher education who plan to obtain an APT play therapy credential. The scholarship was established in 2021 to honor the late Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S, co-founder of the Association for Play Therapy, the first RPT-S, and Professor Emeritus of Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University (conferred in 2008).

The scholarship, valued at $5,000, will be distributed over a three-year period, and administered by the Association for Play Therapy. Application portal opens June 3, 2025, and closes June 30, 2025, at 5:00pm (PDT). Only applicants that meet criteria will be considered.


LCCNC Networking Event – Jun 7, 2025

You are invited to attend…

Networking Event – Durham, NC
Saturday, June 7 – Saturday, June 7
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM Eastern
South Regional Library
4505 S. Alston Ave
Durham, NC 27713
UNITED STATES
Click Here to Register

You are invited to connect with LCCNC in Durham, NC on Saturday, June 7th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided.

Networking Event
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Event Details:
Join us for a networking event open to members and non-members on June 7, 2025, from 1:30pm-3:30pm in Durham, North Carolina. Don't miss this chance to connect and collaborate! Bring your business cards and let's exchange information and make meaningful connections!
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm EST
Venue: South Regional Library
4505 S. Alston Ave Durham, NC 27713
LCCNC Networking Event
Event Timeline
1:30-1:35pm: Welcome and Opening Remarks - Hosted by Shawn Roberson, LCCNC President
1:35-2:05pm: Enjoy light refreshments while engaging in informal speed networking.
2:05-2:35pm: Roundtable Discussion #1
2:35-3:02pm: Roundtable Discussion #2
3:05-3:20pm: Open Networking & Resource Exchange
3:20-3:30pm: Closing Remarks, Group Photo, & Giveaway

LGBTQ+& Gambling Disorder: A Cultural Humility Primer & Updated Research – June 12, 2025

It is generally known that the LGBTQ+ community face addiction at higher rates than the general population. This presentation will provide participants with a richer understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals (including basic knowledge of identities and terms), empirical research to understand the prevalence of LGBTQ+ gambling and risk toward disordered gambling, and how to use LGBTQ+ cultural humility tools to best work with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.

  • Provide participants with LGBTQ+ cultural humility
  • Explore the research on why LGBTQ+ individuals may be at higher risk for addiction & gambling disorder
  • Provide advice for working with LGBTQ+ clients

June 12, 2025 from 12-1pm

Registration Fee: No cost/Free, but participants are required to pre-register for each training

Register for the LGBTQ+& Gambling Disorder: A Cultural Humility Primer & Updated Research


Counseling Fellowships Available!

Applications are now open for the 2025 NBCCF Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). Up to 95 doctoral- and master’s-level counseling fellowships are available for current counseling students. Fellowship award amounts range from $12,000 to $22,000, and all awardees also receive access to mentors, professional resources, trainings, and more! The application deadline for all awards is June 30, 2025. Help inform counseling students, university faculty, and colleagues or networks of these incredible award opportunities! Access applications on their website.


Navigating Clinical Care & Ethics for Trans/Gender Expansive Clients in Behavioral Health – July 25, 2025

Join us for a Live Webinar
3 Ethics CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians

July 25, 2025 from 12 pm – 3:20 pm EDT

Trans/Gender Expansive (TGE) clients are increasingly seeking behavioral health services, and providers often struggle to meet their nuanced needs in an ethically sound way. This timely course offers the guidance and insights you need to offer truly affirming and ethically responsible care.

In a rapidly evolving clinical environment, you deserve tools and strategies that address the unique challenges of working with TGE clients. Join us and discover a supportive path toward honing your ethical decision-making and enhancing the quality of care you provide.

Register for 3 Ethics CE Live Webinar for $97

Register for the no-CE version for $48.50

Gus Raymond, LMHC, CADC, NCC, leads this engaging session with both professional expertise and personal insight. As a multi-racial transgender man in long-term recovery, Gus’s life and career experiences uniquely position him to illuminate key ethical, clinical, and cultural considerations for serving TGE clients. His academic background, ongoing doctoral research in Sociology, and years of practice in mental health and substance counseling solidify him as a trusted authority on these topics.

Combining personal storytelling with case illustrations, Gus provides a real-world framework for understanding and applying ethical guidelines in TGE care. By exploring everyday realities, discussing clinical challenges, and drawing from multiple professional codes of ethics, you will leave with a comprehensive toolkit to facilitate safer, more inclusive treatment sessions.