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Training Gamblers to Re-think Their Gambling Choices

How contextual analytical thinking may be useful in promoting safer gambling

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The article published in the Journal of Behavioral Addictions in 2020, investigates the effectiveness of an online intervention aimed at reducing harmful gambling behaviors by enhancing analytical thinking among gamblers. The study concludes that cognitive interventions focusing on enhancing analytical thinking can be effective in modifying gambling-related beliefs and behaviors. By encouraging gamblers to critically reflect on their gambling involvement and challenge fallacious beliefs, such interventions may serve as valuable tools in promoting safer gambling practices.​

This course is based on the reading online article, Training Gamblers to Re-think Their Gambling Choices created by Tess Armstrong, Ph.D. et al in 2020.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Journal of Behavior Addictions Oct 2020

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.

Tess Armstrong, Ph.D.

Tess Armstrong is affiliated with the School of Human, Medical, and Applied Sciences at Central Queensland University in Wayville, South Australia. Armstrong is a researcher specializing in gambling behavior and harm minimization strategies. Her work focuses on developing interventions that promote analytical thinking to reduce gambling-related harm. Armstrong has collaborated with leading experts in the field to design and evaluate programs aimed at encouraging safer gambling practices. Her research contributes to the understanding of cognitive processes involved in gambling and the development of effective harm reduction tools.

Matthew Rockloff, Ph.D.

Professor Matthew Rockloff is the Head of the Experimental Gambling Research Laboratory at Central Queensland University. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University and an M.S. in Economics from Texas A&M University. Professor Rockloff's research focuses on gambling behavior, harm reduction, and the psychological factors influencing gambling decisions.

Faith Broussard Boutte

Faith Boutte’ is an experienced addiction counselor with a passion for education and professional development. She specializes in delivering courses that integrate evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to equip counselors with practical tools for effective client care. With a focus on fostering culturally sensitive and client-centered approaches, Faith creates engaging, interactive learning experiences that inspire growth and innovation in the field. Dedicated to advancing the profession, she strives to empower counselors to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities affected by addiction and gambling disorders.

Target Audience

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

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Understand the role of analytical thinking in gambling behavior. Learners will be able to explain how enhancing contextual analytical thinking can reduce cognitive distortions and promote safer gambling choices.
  2. 2 Evaluate the effectiveness of a cognitive intervention for harm reduction. Learners will be able to assess the design and outcomes of a four-week online intervention aimed at modifying gambling-related beliefs and behaviors.
  3. 3 Identify key cognitive distortions associated with problem gambling. Learners will be able to recognize common gambling fallacies (e.g., gambler’s fallacy, illusion of control) and how targeted interventions can address these distortions to support harm minimization.

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