is gambling a social evil or harmless passtime (2)
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IS GAMBLING A SOCIAL EVIL OR HARMLESS PASTIME?
What is gambling?
Gambling is defined as wagering (betting) on a perceived outcome of an event
CHILDREN’S INTRODUCTION TO AMUSMENT
• FAMILY CARD GAMES
• PICKING OUT FUNNY NAMES IN GRAND NATIONAL
• SEASIDE ARCADES
Social pleasures
• BINGO• RAISING MONEY FOR CHARITY
• BETTING ON SPORT • ATMOSPHERE
Pathological gambling
• Debt
• Relationship breakdowns• Lost life's purpose
CHASING LOSSES
MENTAL HEALTHADDICTION
TO SUM UP
SOCIAL EVIL HARMLESS PASTIME
Problem Gambling Recovery
The presenting past in counselling.
• Sudden trauma
• Fight-Flight or FREEZE
• Negative self talk
The presenting benefits of gambling
• Escape
• Belonging (buzz)
• Winner
Self empower client
What would you like to do about your gambling ?
Goal
Information InquiryWhat did you enjoy about gambling? (blocks to recovery)
Why do you want to stop or cut down?(motivation to recovery)