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Counseling Problem Gamblers A Self-Regulation Manual for Individual and Family Therapy

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ISBN-10: 0121746534

ISBN-13: 9780121746537

Edition: 2002

Authors: Joseph W. Ciarrocchi

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This text puts together clinical wisdom and research findings into a treatment package aimed at developing the component skills for successful recovery from compulsive gambling.
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Book details

List price: $75.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 10/5/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 340
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English

Acknowledgments
List of Worksheets
The Twenty Percent Difference
A Clinician's Experience
The Other Twenty Percent
Need for a Comprehensive Clinical Mind
The Case for a Pragmatic Approach
Countertransference and the Three Ways
The Scope of Social and Problem Gambling
Social and Recreational Gambling
Scope of Problem Gambling
Research on Causes and Treatment of Pathological Gambling
Introduction
Risk Factors
Individual Differences: Models and Research
General Personality Characteristics
Affective-Motivational Variables
Cognitive Distortions
Treatment Approaches
A Self-Regulation Model for Understanding Pathological Gambling
Advantages of Self-Regulation Theory
Self-Regulation Theory: General Features
Self-Regulation Theory: Specific Mechanisms
Risk-Taking: The Missing Ingredient in a Comprehensive Understanding of Pathological Gambling
The Downside of Egotism
The Psychological Function of Self-Esteem
Summary
Diagnosis and Assessment of Pathological Gambling
Pathological Gambling and the DSM
The Clinical Picture
DSM Criteria
Robert Custer and Stages of Gambling
Gambling Assessment Instruments
Gambling Subtypes
Problem Versus Nonproblem Gambling
Comorbidity
Personality Assessment of Pathological Gamblers
Appendix
The Lifetime NORC DSM-IV Screen for Gambling Problems
The South Oaks Gambling Screen
Overview of Clinical Interventions: A Plea for Family Involvement
Empirical Basis
Treatment Modalities
Format
Motivational Enhancement, Stages of Change, and Goal-Setting
The Context of Motivational Enhancement
Origins of Motivational Enhancement
Stages-of-Change Model
Strategies Used to Change
Motivational Enhancement Approach
Motivational Enhancement and Goal-Setting
Consequences of Gambling Checklist
Decisional Balance
Abstinence/Recovery Goal-Setting
Occupational Goal-Setting
Family Goal-Setting
Relationship Goal-Setting
Health Goal-Setting
Financial Goal-Setting
Recreational/Entertainment Goal-Setting
Spiritual/Religious/Personal Character Goal-Setting
Goals-Summary
Goal-Planning
Resolving Goal Conflicts
Abstinence Control and Relapse Prevention
Building a Fence Around Temptation
Defining Abstinence Control
Stimulus Control Assessment
Stimulus Control and Environmental Management
Summary
Gambling Triggers
Coping with Relapse: Lapse/Slip Analysis
Gambling Behavior Warning Signs
Coping with Relapse: Containing a Slip by Stopping Snowballing
Managing Urges Through Acceptance
Cravings and Self-Regulation Theory
Acceptance Rationale
Rehearsal
Implementing Acceptance and Urge Surfing
Emotion Regulation: Introduction to Urge Surfing: Rehearsal
Emotion Regulation: Acceptance--Urge Surfing
Depression, Anxiety, and Guilt: Cognitive Strategies
Anxiety Management
Managing Depression
Managing Guilt Feelings
Summary
Challenging Beliefs Leading to Negative Feelings
Changing Beliefs About Gambling: The Downside of Hope
Introduction
Application
Evaluating Client Beliefs
Challenging Gambling Beliefs
List of Beliefs About Gambling and Reasons for Gambling
Gambling Beliefs and Reasons
Gambling Timeline
Problem-Solving and Overcoming Procrastination
Introduction
Problem-Solving
Format
Description of the Current Problem
Generating Solutions
Implementing the Solution
Evaluate the Solution
Overcoming Procrastination
Summary
Problem-Solving
Changing Behavior: Procrastination Analysis
Procrastination Change
Financial and Legal Issues
Overview
Managing Financial Issues
Legal and Forensic Issues
Couples and Family Treatment
Family Scenarios
Pathological Gambling Patients and Families: Different Perspectives
Couples Therapy for Pathological Gambling
Model Overview
Working with Family Members Alone
Countertransference Issues
Spirituality, Virtue, and Character: A Model for Therapist Collaboration in Long-Term Growth
Rationale for Chapter
Religion and Spirituality: Model and Definition
Therapeutic Interface with Spirituality
Interventions for Building Character--Virtue
Truthfulness
Responsible Conscience
Humility
Justice
Courage
Temperance
Implementing Goals Assessment
Virtue Diary
References
National Council on Problem Gambling Affiliate List
Worksheets
Index