The Gambling Addiction Client Workbook

Introduction Honesty Meetings Higher Power Gambling Patient Exercises Motivation Gambling History Honesty for Gamblers Step One for Gamblers Powerlessness Unmanageability Step Two for Gamblers A Power Greater Than Ourselves Step Three for Gamblers The Moral Law The Key to Step Three How to Turn It Over Step Four for Gamblers Personality Defects Physical Liabilities Time-Out The Way to Recovery We Stay on Track Through Action Physical Assets Mental Assets The Autobiography Step Five for Gamblers Step Six for Gamblers Step Seven for Gamblers Step Eight for Gamblers Step Nine for Gamblers Step Ten for Gamblers Step Eleven for Gamblers Step Twelve for Gamblers Relapse Prevention for Gamblers Relapse Is a Process The Relapse Warning Signs Interpersonal Factors When You Experience a Warning Sign Positive Outcome Expectations High-Risk Situations How to See Through the First Bet Lapse and Relapse The Behavior Chain How to Cope With Triggers How to Cope With Craving A Daily Relapse Prevention Plan Social Support System People Who Can Help You in Recovery Personal Recovery Plan Statement of Commitment Recommendations for a Successful First Year in Recovery First Day First Week First Month First 3 Months First 6 Months By the First Year Online Recovery Support Gamtalk.org Stress Management Relaxation Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Exercise Exercise Program Changing Your Lifestyle Problem-Solving Skills Developing Pleasurable Activities Social Skills Appendix 1- Daily Craving Record Appendix 2- Pressure Relief Group Meeting and Budget Form To the Gamblers Anonymous Group The Choice Is Yours Directions To the Creditor Budget List of Creditors Repayment Schedule Financial Summary References About the Author Recovery Journal