An innovative cognitive strategy to assist problem gamblers

British Journal of Guidance and Counselling

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 129-140

  Coman, Gregory J ^a   Evans, Barry J ^b   Burrows, Graham D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

^b Australian Society of Hypnosis   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EID: 17444400093     PISSN: 03069885     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03069880412331335867     Document Type: Article

References (42)

1. BLASZCZYNSKI, A.P. (1988). Clinical studies in pathological gambling: is controlled gambling an acceptable treatment outcome? Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of New South Wales, Australia.
2. BLASZCZYNSKI, A.P. (1995). Workshop on the assessment and treatment of pathological gambling. Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) Conference, Melbourne, May.
3. BLASZCZYNSKI, A.P. (1998). Overcoming Compulsive Gambling: a Self-help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques. London: Robinson.
4. BLASZCZYNSKI, A.P. & SILOVE, D. (1995). Cognitive and behavioral therapies for pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 11(2), 195-220.
5. BRAMMER, L.M., ABREGO, P.J. & SHOSTROM, E.L. (1993). Therapeutic Counseling and Psychotherapy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
6. BUJOLD, A., LADOUCEUR, R., SYLVAIN, C. & BOISVERT, J. (1994). Treatment of pathological gamblers: an experimental study. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 25(4), 275-282.
7. BURKE, J.F. (1989). Contemporary Approaches to Psychotherapy and Counseling. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
8. CARSON, R.C., BUTCHER, J.N. & COLEMAN, J.C. (1988). Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life. 8th Edition. Glenview, IL: Scott-Foresman.
9. COMAN, G. (2003). More than rates of return: innovative cognitive strategies to assist problem gamblers. Presentation to the 20th Responsible Gambling Council (Ontario) Conference, Toronto, September.
10. COMAN, G.J. & BURROWS, G.D. (1999). Your Guide to Responsible Gambling. Melbourne: Mental Health Foundation.
11. COMAN, G.J., EVANS, B.J. & BURROWS, G.D. (2003). Gambling counselling in Australia: focus on cognitive counselling techniques. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 13(2), 163-175.
12. COMAN, G.J., SINGER, G., BURROWS, G.D. & SINGER, L. (1996). A Self-help Guide for Problem Gamblers. Melbourne: Addiction Research Institute.
13. CORLESS, A. & DICKERSON, M. (1989). Gamblers' self-perceptions of the determinants of impaired control. British Journal of Addictions, 84, 1527-1537.
14. COTLER, S.B. (1971). The use of different behavioral techniques in treating a case of compulsive gambling. Behavior Therapy, 2(4), 579-584.
15. DICKERSON, M., MCMILLEN, J., HALLEBONE, E., VOLBERG, R. & WOOLLEY, R. (1997). Definition and Incidence of Problem Gambling, Including the Socio-economic Distribution of Gamblers. Melbourne: Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority.
16. EGAN, G. (1994). The Skilled Helper. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
17. GILLILAND, B.E., JAMES, R.K. & BOWMAN, J.T. (1989). Theories and Strategies in Counseling and Psychotherapy. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
18. GRBENBERG, D. & RANKIN, H. (1982). Compulsive gamblers in treatment. British Journal of Psychiatry, 140, 364-366.
19. GRIFFITHS, M. (1993). Pathological gambling: possible treatment using an audio playback technique. Journal of Gambling Studies, 9(3), 295-296.
20. IVEY, A.E., IVEY, M.B. & SIMEK-DOWNING, L. (1987). Counselling and Psychotherapy: Integrating Skills, Theory and Practice. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall International.
21. LADOUCEUR, R. et al. (1995). Cognitive biases in gambling: American roulette and 6/49 lottery. Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 10(2), 473-479.
22. LADOUCEUR, R., SYLVAIN, C., LETARTE, H., GIROUX, I. & JACQUES, C. (1998). Cognitive treatment of pathological gamblers. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 36(12), 1111-1119.
23. LEGG ENGLAND, S. & GOTESTAM, K.G. (1991). The nature and treatment of excessive gambling. Acta Psychiatr Scandanavia, 84, 113-120.
24. MARJANOVIC, E. (1995). Regaining control: cue-exposure with problem gamblers. In: J, O'CONNOR (Ed.), High Stakes in the 90s: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual National Association for Gambling Studies Conference. Fremantle, Australia: National Association for Gambling Studies.
25. MAURER, C.D. (1994). Practical issues and the assessment of pathological gamblers in a private practice setting. Journal of Gambling Studies, 10(1), 5-20.
26. MCCONAGHY, N., ARMSTRONG, M.S., BLASZCZYNSKI, A.P. & ALLCOCK, C. (1988). Behavior completion versus stimulus control in compulsive gambling. Behavior Modification, 12(3), 371-384.
27. MCCONAGHY, N., BLASZCZYNSKI, A.P. & FRANKOVA, A. (1991). Comparison of imaginal desensitisation with other behavioural treatments of pathological gambling: a two- to nine-year follow-up. British Journal of Psychiatry, 159, 390-393.
28. MISCHEL, W. (1981). Introduction to Personality. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
29. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON ADDICTION (NCETA) (2000). Current 'Best Practice' Interventions for Gambling Problems: a Theoretical and Empirical Review. Melbourne: Victorian Department of Human Services.
30. PLOTNIK, R. (1989). Introduction to Psychology. New York: Random House.
31. PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION (1999a). Australia's Gambling Industries (Draft Report). Canberra: Author.
32. PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION (1999b). Australia's Gambling Industries Inquiry Report. Canberra: Author.
33. SHARPE, L. & TARRIER, N. (1993). Towards a cognitive-behavioural theory of problem gambling. British Journal of Psychiatry, 16, 407-412.
34. SYLVAIN, C., LADOUCEUR, R. & BOISVERT, J. (1997). Cognitive and behavioral treatment of pathological gambling: q controlled study. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 65(5), 727-732.
35. SYMES, B.A. & NICKI, R.M. (1997). A preliminary consideration of cue-exposure, response-prevention treatment for pathological gambling behaviour: two case studies. Journal of Gambling Studies, 13(2), 145-157.
36. TONEATTO, T. & SOBEL, L.C. (1990). Pathological gambling treated with cognitive behavior therapy: a case report. Addictive Research Foundation.
37. TONEATTO, T., BLITZ-MILLER, T., CALDERWOOD, K., DRAGONETTI, R. & TSANOS, A. (1997). Cognitive distortions in heavy gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 13(3), 253-266.
38. VICTORIAN CASINO AND GAMING AUTHORITY (1999). Sixth Survey of Community Gambling Patterns and Perceptions. Melbourne: Author.
39. VICTORIAN DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (2000). Client and Service Analysis Report Number 5: Analysis of Clients Presenting to Break Even Problem Gambling Services July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. Melbourne: Author.
40. WALKER, M.B. (1992). The Psychology of Gambling. Oxford: Pergamon Press.
41. WALKER, M.B. (1993). Treatment strategies for problem gambling: a review of effectiveness. In: EADINGTON, W.R. & CORNELIUS, J.A. (Eds), Gambling Behavior and Problem Gambling (pp. 533-566). Reno: Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming.
42. WALKER, M., BURNHAM, D. & BORLAND, R. (1994). Psychology. Brisbane: Wiley.