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Title: An innovative cognitive strategy to assist problem gamblers.
Authors: Evans, Barry J. (AUTHOR), Burrows, Graham D. (AUTHOR), Coman, Gregory J. (AUTHOR)
Source: British Journal of Guidance & Counselling. Feb2005, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p129-140. 12p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 3 Graphs.
Subjects: Gambling, Gamblers, Cognition, Social problems, Human services, Social psychiatry
Abstract: The clinical and research literature suggests that cognitive and behavioural therapiesare particularly helpful in assisting clients overcome problem gambling behaviour. Several articleshave described the efficacy of a range of cognitive interventions, especially provision of informationregarding rates of return and the odds of games and the exploration of irrational beliefs and mythsand misconceptions regarding gambling activity. This paper describes in detail an innovativecognitive strategy which focuses on problem gambling clients’ financial status. The strategyincorporates the use of illustrations, generally using a whiteboard, to highlight how problem gamblingbehaviour negatively impacts on financial wealth over time. Step by step instructions are provided,together with illustrations, to allow clinicians to incorporate the strategy in treatment with theirown clients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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