A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for Problem Gambling - Softcover

Raylu, Namrata; Oei, Tian Po

 
9780415548168: A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for Problem Gambling
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415548160 ISBN 13: 9780415548168
Publisher: Routledge, 2010

Synopsis

This book is a treatment manual providing guidance for therapists treating clients with gambling addictions.

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:

  • assessment and psychoeducation
  • cognitive behavioural strategies to stabilize gambling
  • identifying and challenging thinking errors
  • relaxation and imaginal exposure
  • problem solving and goal setting
  • managing negative emotions
  • relapse prevention: maintaining a balanced lifestyle and coping with high risk situations

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Programme for Problem Gambling 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.

This practical guide will provide helpful guidance for addiction counsellors and therapists worldwide.

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About the Author

Namrata Raylu has been involved in a number of research activities in the area of addictive behaviours over the last 12 years and has published in the problem gambling area. Currently, she works as a research collaborator at the Psychology Department, University of Queensland and as a clinical psychologist in private practice.

Tian Po Oei has published widely in the areas of substance, anxiety and mood disorders and processes of change in psychotherapy, especially CBT in Asian cultures. Currently, he holds a personal Chair in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland and is the Director of the CBT Unit at Toowong Private Hospital.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415548160
ISBN 13 
9780415548168
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
258

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