Self-help for Family and Friends

Description:

The Self-help for Family and Friends is an online tool designed for people who are affected by, or concerned about, someone else's gambling. The program consists of a series of interactive worksheets and you can pick and choose which are relevant to your situation. The content draws on a variety of family support resources and principles, and covers the following topics: information about problem gambling, impact on family and friends, taking care of yourself, problem solving techniques, financial issues, staying safe, setting limits, offering encouragement, additional resources. Registration for Self-help for Family and Friends gives you access to a suite of online self-help gambling tools developed by PGIO.

Service URL:

https://www.problemgambling.ca/gambling-help/online-tools/

Agency Responsible:

Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario (PGIO), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Ontario.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation).

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). Series of interactive worksheets

Support Option:

Automated only.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Gambling.

Secondary Category:

Carers.

Target Audience:

Families. People who are affected by or concerned about someone else's gambling

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: With registration. Registration is anonymous - no identifying information is collected, you only need an email address.

Contact Details:

webmaster@problemgambling.ca

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence relating to the efficacy of this online program is currently available.

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Research paper citations

Additional references:
Weyman, M. (2012) The New ProblemGambling.ca Online Tools: Increasing Access to Help. International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and Risky Behaviour Newsletter, 12 (1): 1-3.