ISBN-13: 9781593858261 / Angielski / DVD-ROM / 2008
This straight-talking, empowering video program offers essential information on how problem gambling develops, its damaging impact on individuals and families, and how it can successfully be treated.
This straight-talking, empowering video program offers essential information on how problem gambling develops, its damaging impact on individuals and families, and how it can successfully be treated. Through candid first-hand accounts from four recovering gamblers, along with illuminating commentary from mental health experts, the program shows gamblers, their families, and professionals:
* how an alluring diversion becomes a shameful secret as problem gambling takes hold
* common myths and misperceptions about gambling - and why "winning big" is so
unlikely
* the benefits of individual and group therapy and self-help approaches
* ways to overcome setbacks in recovery and make meaningful, lasting changes.