A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for Problem Gambling

Therapist Manual

By: Namrata Raylu, Tian Po Oei

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Paperback | 14 May 2010 | Edition Number 1

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272 Pages

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This book is a treatment manual providing guidance for therapists treating clients with gambling addictions.

In this book the authors use a cognitive behavioural approach and provide a session by session guide for overcoming problem gambling. Essential topics covered include:

assessment and psychoeducation
cognitive behavioural strategies to stabilize gambling
identifying and challenging thinking errors
relaxation and imaginal exposure
problem solving and goal setting
managing negative emotions
relapse prevention: maintaining a balanced lifestyle and coping with high risk situations

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Program for Problem Gambling supplies detailed information to help the therapist and client understand gambling behaviours, as well as practical advice on techniques that can be used with the client to change these behaviours.

This practical guide includes handouts and exercises that can be downloaded by purchasers of the print edition. It will provide helpful guidance for addiction counsellors and therapists worldwide.

Industry Reviews

"I would thoroughly recommend this comprehensive and clear CBT manual to clinicians treating problem gamblers. It is easy to follow and detailed in rationale and guidance to assist practitioners of varying levels of experience and knowledge to deliver effective treatment." - Melanie Walls, Behavioural and Cognitve Psychotherapy, Volume 40, 2012

"A comprehensive review of the literature concerning the development, maintenance and treatment of problem gambling underpins the treatment programme presented. The programme itself delivers valuable insights into the assessment and formulation of the difficulties and needs problem gamblers have. Excellent psychoeducation resources, cognitive behavioural coping skills, relapse prevention and motivational interviewing strategies are detailed within it. ... The sessions are clearly explained and a rationale is offered for their use, allowing therapists to comfortably navigate the programme implementing sessions at a duration, frequency and distribution applicable to their client. The practicality of this guide is possibly its strongest attribute with work sheets for both client and therapist provided in the appendix. The discussion and exploration of cultural differences in attitudes to gambling further highlight the applicability of this book to clinical work." - Deanna Hall, Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, 2012

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