| OBJECTIVE : | |
| To assist family members in distress to: understand compulsive gambling, identify the impact of problem gambling, recognize helpful and unhelpful behaviours, and learn new effective behaviors for change. | |
| PROGRAM : Phase I- Information Sessions | |
| . 2 Evening group information sessions - 1½ hours each Offers information about compulsive | |
| gambling, strategies for change. | |
| Phase II- Family Support Group | |
| . Provides a safe place to address feelings of stress and distress. Teaches about impact of | |
| problem gambling on family and strategies for action selfcare. | |
| . Ongoing group counselling sessions - 2 hours each | |
| . Individual counselling sessions | |
| Provides group and individual support continued work on change. | |
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Other Options Offered
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Consultation
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Individual counselling
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Couples counselling
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Crisis Counselling
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Financial planning
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| Training for employers, EAP, professionals |
No fees. To speak directly to a gambling counsellor :
Rideauwood Addiction & Family Services
312 Parkdale Avenue ,Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y
4XS
Tel: (613) 724-4881 Fax: (613) 724-4873
Email: gambling@rideauwood.org