CalPG Online provides therapist-level continuing education for behavioral health professionals who wish to expand their knowledge of gambling disorder treatment, and/or seek their California Certified Gambling Counselor (CCGC) credential. Classes are generally one to two hours long, provide practical information that can be applied in professional settings, and offer CE credit through CAMFT and CCAPP-EI.
Since 2000, CalPG has trained and certified gambling counselors across California to meet the growing need for problem gambling treatment. The Chair of the CalPG Training Committee provides leadership and oversight for training programs related to problem gambling and plays a key role in the CCGC certification process. This includes reviewing and approving applicants for certification at the bachelor’s level, ensuring they meet all requirements. The Chair also supports course development, maintains continuing education standards, and collaborates with presenters and staff to ensure high-quality, relevant training for professionals across California.
Suzanne Koch Eckenrode, LMFT, BACC, ICGC-II/CCGC-II, brings over 24 years of experience in the problem gambling field. She maintains a private practice in Orange County, California, providing trauma-focused, EMDR-informed treatment for gambling disorder, betrayal trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, and couples. As Chair of the CalPG Training Committee, Suzanne provides oversight for training and certification standards, including reviewing and approving CCGC applicants at the bachelor’s level. She is also a leading CalGETS provider, clinical supervisor, and trainer, and developed the Trauma Assessment for Partners of Disordered Gamblers (TAPDG).
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