Continuing Education

Assessment and Treatment of Gambling Behavior

Rory A. Pfund, MS, and Meredith K. Ginley, PhD

Although gambling is a common recreational activity, it results in harm for as many as 6% of individuals in the United States. The harm may be in the form of financial, social, or psychological. A variety of assessments are used to diagnose gambling-related harm and facilitate treatment. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) incorporating motivational enhancement techniques and goal setting are used to treat gambling harms. The components of CBT generally include identifying triggers and high-risk situations, coping with internal and external triggers, increasing other pleasurable activities, cognitive restructuring, and relapse prevention.

Year 2019
Credit 1
Level Intermediate
Price $25.00
Member Price $0.00
Learning Objectives
  1. Identify the signs and symptoms of gambling behavior.
  2. Demonstrate various treatments for gambling behavior.
Citation

Pfund, R. A. & Ginley, M. K. (2019). Assessment and treatment of gambling behavior. Journal of Health Service Psychology, 45, 81–89.

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