International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB)

Help Us Welcome Our New Board Members! Craig Cornforth brings a unique perspective to the board of directors, fuelled by his deeply personal journey through gambling addiction and its consequential harms. Craig’s personal story of a multi-platform gambling addiction led to a loss of his job, home, relationship, and severe mental health battles. With his last bet dated October 7th, 2017, Craig has since been using his lived experience – initially in a personal and subsequently a professional capacity – to drive positive change within the industry. With Craig Cornforth, the board gains a compassionate advocate whose unwavering dedication to leveraging his own experiences for the greater good epitomizes the ethos of transformative leadership. https://loom.ly/zOi5p_Y

Help Us Welcome Our New Board Members! Dr. Richard A. Woodruff, PhD (they/them), serves as the Director of Esports at the University of the Pacific. Dr. Woodruff is also the founder and commissioner of the Central California Esports League (CCEL), which began over seven years ago based on one student’s voice. They have over 20 years of experience studying performance enhancement and stress management, coupled with their background as an ex-pro gamer, Dr. Woodruff developed performance enhancement and wellness resources/training to support law enforcement, healthcare professionals, educators, gamers, esports athletes, and esports coaches for greater success. They are passionate about bridging the gap between mental health and gaming, particularly for esports athletes. They specialize in developing innovative programs and advocate for scholastic esports, neurodiversity, mental health, and community empowerment. https://loom.ly/zOi5p_Y

Help Us Welcome Our New Board Members! Christina Cook (She/Her) is the Founder/Host of The Broke Girl Society Podcast where she uses her personal journey of resilience and transformation to advocate and amplify the voices of women in the disordered gambling community. Through her work with various committees, boards, advocacy projects, and her work with the BGS, it’s her hope that anyone impacted by gambling harm finds the hope and healing recovery offers. As the new Secretary to the Board Directors, Christina is committed to using her lived experiences, expertise, and passion for recovery to assist the IGCCB in fulfilling its mission and vision. https://loom.ly/zOi5p_Y

Updates to our Board of Directors! The International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) is very pleased to share that the following Board of Directors positions have transitioned: Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, PC has returned as President of the Board of Directors. Dr. Daniel Kaufmann has transitioned to the general board to continue supporting our work in gaming and gambling. https://loom.ly/H0l-uX4 #igccb #problemgamblingawareness

What's New from IGCCB: CERTEMY UPDATES Your digital wallet now contains your receipts as well as your certificates and other documentation. https://loom.ly/RvyV5Ko

Registration is now open for the 2024 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gaming July 17-19, 2024 | San Diego California https://loom.ly/EsErV-E

IGCCG ANNOUNCES ASIA-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP Seagulls Flock Organization is the Asia-Pacific Partner for IGCCB. Pictures are from the First International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Gaming Addiction held May 20-22, 2024 in the Philippines. https://loom.ly/LKWnZ2A

IGCCB in Gaming & Media News IGCCB Vice President, Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel, discusses the pending issues the gaming industry has about responsible gambling and the role of IGCCB. Read Full Interview with Gaming & Media News: https://loom.ly/y3KE30s #igccb #internationalgamblingcounselorcertificationboard #problemgambling #gamblingcounselors

The Quezon City Government (Philippines) on Monday, May 20, holds the 1st International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Gaming Addiction, aiming to address the dangers of gambling and gaming addiction. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eYUPn7UA

Since 1984, the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) has offered voluntary National/International certifications to those professionals working in the field of clinical treatment of individuals with at-risk, problematic, and disordered gambling and their families/concerned others. Below we've provided a summary of our certification offerings at this time as well as the professionals who would benefit most from each. ICGC-I: This certification is designed for clinicians and other helping professionals working directly with individuals who identify gambling as a significant feature of their presenting treatment issue. ICGC-II: This advanced certification builds on the training of the ICGC-I, and identifies clinicians with over 2,000 hours of experience supporting those who gamble and those affected by problem gambling. BACC: The Board Approved Clinical Consultant credential identifies supervisory-level clinicians with advanced experience working in a clinical capacity. These individuals are involved in case consultations and continuing education efforts to support helping professionals pursuing other credentials through the IGCCB. CGT: This certification informs consumers of gambling disorder training and organizations that fund and offer training. Certified Trainers provide education on current, evidence-based knowledge and skills for clinicians working with those who gamble and those affected by another person's gambling. ICOGS: The ICOGS is designed for counselors working with clients with primary Substance Use and/or Mental Health disorders who want to develop competency in addressing gambling as a co-occurring issue in these populations. IGDC: This certificate aims to support helping professionals in addressing video game-related issues in their current outreach, prevention, and clinical settings. Clergy: The Clergy / Lay Minister Certification is designed to provide basic knowledge about gambling issues, enhance skills for recognizing gambling harm, and provide information for the supportive loved ones of a person who has a gambling disorder to assist in recovery efforts. LEARN MORE MORE ABOUT IGCCB at our website: https://loom.ly/hDGpCAM #igccb #internationalgamblingcounselorcertificationboard #problemgambling #gamblingcounselors