Gambling addiction help: Tools to support change
Back to Self HelpLooking for gambling addiction help? This series of short videos have been specifically designed by our Lead Clinician. Dr Jamie Barsky presents the series, which can support you in making the changes needed to overcome gambling problems.
The videos work best if you watch them in the right order - one to nine - and can empower you take back control.
1 - Preparing for change
Explaining the importance of planning for change and the change life cycle.
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2 - What type of support works best for you?
We explore the different types of support available that will align with your needs and lifestyle and personal commitments.
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3 - What makes us gamble?
The gambling triangle, understanding the ingredients that make us want to gamble.
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4 - Managing thoughts and urges
Introducing coping techniques to manage your thoughts and urges to gamble
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5 - Using your relationships
How to use your relationships to support overcoming your gambling behaviours.
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6 - Implementing Change
Implementing changes to your lifestyle, new hobbies, better physical health and managing vulnerabilities.
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7 - Steering clear of 'Mind traps'
Discussing how to steer clear of the 'Mind traps' that lock a Gambler into their behaviours.
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8 - Tracking your progress
Tracking your progress is important to understand how far you have come, what you have achieved by following the advice and ideas presented.
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9 - Your new future
This final video in the series helps you understand how to prepare for your new future, summarising the tools and techniques you have learnt through the series.
WatchGambling addiction help: online therapy
Do you feel ready to take the next step? If you would like to explore further gambling addiction help, we can provide you with free-to-use online therapy.
Our team of gambling addiction recovery therapists are professionally qualified, and all have extensive experience. It's easy to book an appointment with one of our team - simply register here, and select a day and time which fits your life.
If it helps you feel more comfortable, you can choose the gender of the therapist assigned to you. You can make this selection when you register to book your first appointment.
Therapy is a great way to help you understand and learn how to manage the behaviours that are stopping you from moving on with your life. So, if you'd like to know what to expect before you book an appointment, Dr Barsky has written this guide just for you.
Still have questions about online therapy and our gambling addiction help service? Call us confidentially on 0333 939 8321, or email us at hello@anonymind.com.