Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling

Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling

Learn how to help those with a Gambling Addiction

This course is specifically designed to train people who want to help compulsive gamblers. You'll develop a full understanding of this type of dependency and learn how to help your clients overcome their need to gamble and change their behaviour to a more positive lifestyle.

If you are looking for CPD training in areas of counselling, or simply want to broaden your counselling skills, this course is ideal.

A gambling addiction can have disastrous consequences on an individual's life and the lives of those who are close to them. It can lead to the break down of relationships, destruction of family life and spiraling debt. To enable their addiction the sufferer may turn to crime, increasing the chances of a criminal record and prison. Suicidal tendencies may also result.

However, compulsive gambling is both a diagnosable and treatable illness.

This course will show you how to help your client find the right support, overcome their addiction and make the necessary changes in their lives. You'll learn counselling techniques and methods that help specifically with this problem.

On completion of your training you'll have enhanced your effectiveness in your profession by learning the specific skills needed for helping gambling addicts.

Your Tuition

One of the key aspects to successfully completing your course is the quality of your tuition. All STT tutors are experienced in teaching by distance learning and have been specially trained by us to help you.

Your tutor for this course will be qualified to at least degree level or equivalent with postgraduate training in counselling. Their primary aim is to encourage you to develop your own personal style when using counselling skills with clients.

There are four assignments to complete and you have to pass each one to qualify for your Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling. But don't worry about this. If necessary, you can re-take an assignment free of charge.

We have brought together a professional tuition service and an up-to-date, authoritative course so that you can work towards a Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling. But, not only will you gain a recognised qualification, you'll also gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the methods used to help people with this problem.

Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling - Synopsis

Module 1: Introduction to Gambling Addiction Counselling

• Lesson 1 - Gambling and Addictions Types of gambling - types of gambling behaviour - active listening skills - defining gambling and problem gambling - why do people gamble too much? - know thyself - gambling terms and glossary.
• Lesson 2 - Key Counsellor Skills and Qualities Exploring Rogers' key counsellor qualities - respect as a fundamental value - the thermometer of trust - listening skills questionnaire - a summary of basic counselling skills.
• Lesson 3 - Problem Solving Approaches (CBT and Egan) The key principles of cognitive-behavioural therapy - automatic thoughts and core beliefs - the A-B-C model - common errors in thinking - typical thoughts and beliefs in problem gambling - Egan's skilled helper model.
• Lesson 4 - Types of Gambler and Phases of Gambling Phases of problem gambling - types of problem gambler - frequently asked questions.
• Lesson 5 - Compulsive Gambling What is an addiction? - what is compulsive gambling? - general indicators of a gambling addiction - a high price to pay - what are the causes of a gambling addiction? - models of addictions etiology - prognosis - case study: a father's story.
• Lesson 6 - Male versus Female Gamblers Student self-awareness exercise - female gamblers - case study - male gamblers - case study - a personal viewpoint: when trading gets out of control.
• Lesson 7 - Underage Gamblers and Senior Citizen Gamblers Chen-wei's story - getting started - the phases of underage gambling - identifying the underage problem gambler - risk factors - characteristics of young people who gamble - the legality of underage gambling - questionnaire - senior citizen gamblers - gambling establishments and senior citizens - indicators of problem gambling in senior citizens.
• Lesson 8 - Online GamblersThe appeal of online gambling - the dangers of online gambling - tips for safe and sensible online gambling - Bill's story - the gambling addictions counsellor and SMART goals - forms of online gambling.
• Lesson 9 - Gambling and the Workplace Problem and compulsive gambling - how problem gambling affects the workplace - empathy exercise - work related signs of problem gambling - the gambling addictions counsellor and management - helping to create an informed and supportive work environment - addressing specific concerns - the role of employee internet monitoring - Chenglei's story.
• Lesson 10 - Professional Responsibilities and Boundaries Creating a safe and accepting environment - the responsibility to listen well - providing a high standard of practice and care.

Module 2: Gambling Addiction : Working with the Client

• Lesson 11 - Identifying a Gambling Addiction What is a problem gambler? - before, during and after gambling - the DSM-IV criteria for compulsive gambling - problem gambling assessment tools: Gamblers Anonymous '20 questions'; the South Oaks gambling screen (SOGS) questionnaire; Gam-anon questionnaire for partners and spouses - the high cost of denial.
• Lesson 12 - Gambling: A Family Problem How problem gambling affects the family - enabling the problem gambler - indicators of problem gambling in a family member - living with a problem gambler - phases of coping with a problem gambler - when someone you love gambles too much - Jinghua's story.
• Lesson 13 - Confronting a Gambling Problem and Responsible Gambling Getting real - what to say and how to say it - some Dos and Don'ts for partners of problem gamblers - common myths about gambling - guidelines for responsible gambling - tips for parents.
• Lesson 14 - Devising a Plan for Success Reviewing Egan's skilled helper model - identifying gambling-related goals - getting the support you need - keeping a journal - managing money - gambling triggers - challenging self-talk - filling the void.
• Lesson 15 - Maintaining a Positive Lifestyle and Regaining Financial Control Lapses and relapses - formulating plans for high risk situations - taking care of yourself and looking after your health - attending to stress in your life - regaining financial control - improving your money management habits.
• Lesson 16 - Continuing Professional Development and Supervision Continuing Professional Development - what is supervision? - why is supervision necessary? - the key characteristics of supervision - what is involved in counselling supervision? - supervision and confidentiality - supervision models - peer supervision.

Note: Each module has a comprehensive list of useful website plus a list of references and further reading.

Your Diploma

On the successful completion of your course you will be awarded a Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling from STT and The International Centre for Vocational Excellence.

Certificate of Continuing Professional Development in Gambling Addicition Counselling.

You will also be eligible to receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development issued by the Institute of Counselling. This Certificate is in addition to the Diploma in Gambling Addiction Counselling and will be sent free, on request.

Follow-on Training

The course suggests CBT as a useful tool to help gambling adults. So,once you have completed this course you will probably be interested in studying the Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for a more in-depth understanding of CBT techniques.

Guarantee

Because we have full confidence in the quality of the course, you can inspect it for 15 days before committing to your training. If you are not completely satisfied with it, or you feel the training is not right for you, then just return the course materials, in good condition, within 15 days.

Start Studying Right Away When You Enrol Online

There is no fixed enrolment date so you can start as soon as you are ready. Plus, you can study where and when you like - in the UK or abroad, at home, in the library or at work.

And, by enrolling online you can be studying in just five minutes. The first sections are available as soon as your payment has been accepted.

Your course materials are sent to you by post and should arrive within seven working days in the UK or 28 working days if you are overseas.

STT Online Student Community

As soon as you've enrolled you will become a member of our online student community, which is an easy way to contact other students and keep in touch with the college.

Course Objectives

You will gain specific skills needed to work with clients who are battling with gambling addiction.

Your course is split into two modules - the first with 10 lessons and the second with six lessons.

The first module introduces you to Gambling Addiction Counselling. You'll learn about:

• Types of gambler, gambling and gambling behaviour
• Addiction and what makes a compulsive gambler
• Male verses female gamblers
• Underage and senior citizen gamblers
• Online gamblers
• Gambling and the workplace.

The second module looks at working with the client. You cover:

• How to identify gambling addiction
• How problem gambling affects the family
• Confronting a gambling problem and responsible gambling
• Devising a plan to overcome the addiction
• Maintaining a positive lifestyle and helping your client regain financial control.