| Description |
1 online resource (39 min.) |
| Series |
Counseling and therapy in video
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| 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 |
| Analysis |
Gambling |
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Compulsive behavior |
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Obsessive behavior |
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Cognitive behavioral therapy |
| Audience |
For professional psychology therapists and psychology students |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Compulsive gambling -- Psychological aspects
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Compulsive gambling -- Treatment
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Compulsive gambling -- Psychological aspects.
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Compulsive gambling -- Treatment.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary
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Interview
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Documentary.
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Interview.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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