Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for Problem Gambling

<p>This book is a treatment manual providing guidance for therapists treating clients with gambling addictions.</p><p>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:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>assessment and psychoeducation</li> <li>cognitive behavioural strategies to stabilize gambling</li> <li>identifying and challenging thinking errors</li> <li>relaxation and imaginal exposure</li> <li>problem solving and goal setting</li> <li>managing negative emotions </li> <li>relapse prevention: maintaining a balanced lifestyle and coping with high risk situations </li> </ul><p><em>A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for Problem Gambling</em> 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.</p><p>This practical guide will provide helpful guidance for addiction counsellors and therapists worldwide.</p>