Problem gambling can sometimes be a symptom of bipolar disorder, so your doctor or therapist may need to rule this out before making a diagnosis. Cognitive-behavioral therapy. CBT for gambling addiction focuses on changing unhealthy gambling behaviors and thoughts, such as rationalizations and false beliefs. . Cochrane: A 2012 systematic review of psychological therapies for pathological and problem gambling concluded that CBT is efficaciousin reducing gambling behavior in the short-term, but that the quality of evidence was low to very low (Cowlishaw et al., 2012). There is currently no VA/DoD CPG on the treatment of pathological gambling.

. Effectiveness of CBT in Problem Gambling (PG) treatment. Components of CBT. Tools of CBT useful for PG treatment. Practice. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has really only been around about 10-15 years No – probably started in its modern form in 1950’s with Albert Ellis.

For gambling, CBT can include at least four components: (a) correcting cognitive distortions about gambling; (b) developing problem solving skills; (c) teaching social skills; and (d) teaching relapse prevention. There are a number of CBT trials that suggest that it is an effective form of treatment for gambling. Learn More from The BASIS. 10 Common Cognitive Distortions. David Burns, MD, a pioneer in CBT, identifies 10 forms of twisted thinking in his 1999 bestselling book, The Feeling Good Handbook.Here, we'll define each cognitive distortion using hypothetical examples to show how this kind of thinking can lead to addiction or relapse.

• Nicki Dowling

Presenter: Dr Nicki Dowling

Come and hear about the latest interventions for problem gambling.

The evidence base for interventions to reduce gambling harm is limited and confounded by generally low quality methodological standards. Psychological interventions with the strongest evidence base for the treatment of problem gambling include cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI)/motivational enhancement therapies (MET).

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This pub discussion will describe the current evidence base for CBT gambling interventions and explore the innovative delivery of evidence-based CBT practice via web-based interventions and just-in-time adaptive interventions.

Dr Dowling has authored many papers, including:

Problem gambling and family violence: Findings from a population-representative study (open access)

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A publication from the Australian Gambling Research Centre:

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A pub discussion is a relaxed opportunity to observe a presentation on an interesting topic related to cognitive behavioural therapy. There are opportunities for the willing to engage in a discussion relating to the topic towards the end of the presentation.

Registration 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start, upstairs at the Terminus Hotel – this pub discussion will be approx. 1 hour in duration.

Non-members can join now and enjoy free registration, plus all the other advantages of AACBT Membership!

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Nicki Dowling, Dr

Nicki Dowling is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Deakin University, with an honorary position as Principal Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. She is a registered clinical psychologist and has considerable experience as face-to-face gambling counsellor in the Victorian Gamblers Help services. She conducts clinically-oriented gambling research, with expertise in the identification, prevention, and treatment of gambling-related harm for gamblers and their affected others.