Feb 2, 2019 | Financial Counseling, Gambling Recovery
After finishing the first stages of treatment for gambling addiction, a problem gambler may have a better understanding of the disease, the circumstances that trigger undesirable gambling behavior, and the importance of taking things one day at a time. But because...
Oct 8, 2018 | Counselors, Gambling Addiction Research, Gambling Recovery, Informative, Research Study
As most gambling counselors and therapists will attest, there’s no single treatment that works across the board for all clients. However, meditation and other mindfulness-based therapies, which have increased in popularity, are showing promise in helping people cope...
Apr 20, 2018 | Informative, Outreach, Recent Northstar Posts
The next meeting of Minnesota’s Gambling Advisory Council takes place on May 10 at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital (south building) at 2450 Riverside Avenue. The community forum portion of the meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about...
Nov 23, 2016 | Counselors, Gambling Help Providers, Recent Northstar Posts
The problem gambling program at Fairview Recovery Services is an intensive outpatient program that encompasses group therapy with a family component for concerned others. Fairview’s program is one of Minnesota’s oldest and most comprehensive gambling programs, dating...
Sep 18, 2013 | Informative, Recent Northstar Posts, Sports Gambling, Uncategorized
The only time my 74-year-old father swears is when his Vikings make a bad play or the referee makes a “bonehead” call. Many of us, like my father, get animated when our favorite sports team plays. We feel connected to our team, and feel their wins and losses almost as...
