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)