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"I Was Treated by the Program the Therapist and Myself"

Feasibility of an Internet-Based Treatment Program for Gambling Disorder

1.25 CE Hour
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About the Course

This feasibility study explores the implementation and acceptability of SpilleFri, an eight-module therapist-guided internet-based treatment program for individuals with gambling disorder (GD). Conducted at a Danish hospital-based clinic, the pilot program aimed to overcome common barriers to treatment, such as stigma, time constraints, and geographical limitations. Results from 24 participants indicated promising treatment completion rates, high satisfaction, and significant reductions in gambling behavior and symptoms. Patients particularly appreciated the flexibility, anonymity, and structure of the program, while therapists emphasized the importance of support sessions and digital communication. Though limited by a small sample and lack of a control group, this study supports the viability of guided digital therapy for GD and lays the groundwork for further randomized controlled trials.

This course is based on the reading online article, “I Was Treated by the Program the Therapist and Myself” created by Anna Westh Stenbro, PhD et al in 2023.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Journal of Gambling Studies Apr 2023

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Anna Westh Stenbro, PhD
Anna Westh Stenbro is a clinical psychologist affiliated with the Research Clinic for Gambling Disorder at Aarhus University Hospital. She specializes in internet-based psychological interventions and gambling disorder treatment. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Stine Moldt, PhD
Stine Moldt is a clinical psychologist and researcher at the Research Clinic for Gambling Disorder, Aarhus University Hospital. Her professional background includes development and implementation of guided digital therapies for addiction. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Course Creator

Sarah E Hines, LCDC III

Sarah Hines is a substance use and gambling disorder counselor with 8 years of experience in addiction treatment. As a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III-GAMB, she specializes in opioid use addiction, medication-assisted treatment, and gambling disorders. Sarah Hines holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Ohio University.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Evaluate the Feasibility of Digital Therapy for Gambling Disorder.
  2. 2 Identify Key Barriers and Benefits of Internet-Based Treatment.
  3. 3 Understand Therapist and Patient Experiences in Guided Online Treatment.

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The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Sarah E Hines, LCDC III – No disclosures to report.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1.25 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103735

Related Topics

Treatment Digital Interventions Gambling

Availability

This course is available until Apr 17th, 2035.

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