No more bets please : overcoming problem gambling.

This straight-talking, empowering video program offers essential information on how problem gambling develops, its damaging impact on individuals and families, and how it can successfully be treated. Through candid first-hand accounts from four recovering gamblers, along with illuminating commentary...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mason, Christine
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: New York, NY : Guilford Publications, 2003.
Series:Counseling and therapy in video.
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Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
Description
Summary:This straight-talking, empowering video program offers essential information on how problem gambling develops, its damaging impact on individuals and families, and how it can successfully be treated. Through candid first-hand accounts from four recovering gamblers, along with illuminating commentary from mental health experts, the program shows gamblers, their families, and therapists: * How an alluring diversion becomes a shameful secret as problem gambling takes hold * Common myths and misperceptions about gambling-and why "winning big" is so unlikely * The benefits of individual and group therapy and self-help approaches * Ways to overcome setbacks in recovery and make meaningful, lasting changes.
Physical Description:1 online resource (39 min.)
Playing Time:00:38:26
Audience:For professional psychology therapists and psychology students.