This workshop presents practical clinical strategies to help problem gamblers enhance stress coping in to attenuate tendencies to gamble in the wake of stressful life experiences. Dr. Reid will present a model of stress coping and discuss empirically supported interventions (e.g., biofeedback, mindfulness, cognitive strategies, etc…) for clinical application. TedTalk from Dr. McConigal will be suggested along with several findings from neuroscience and research on stress coping. Mindful approaches to increasing stress coping will be addressed. Cognitive reappraisal of distortions associated with stress proneness will be discussed.
Presenter: Dr. Rory Reid
Learning Objectives:
- Identify 3 interventions to enhance stress coping among problem gamblers.
- Define 3 key findings from research on stress coping.
- Apply a mindfulness exercise that can reduce a stress response in the wake of a stressful life event.
Agenda
12:00-12:05pm – Introductions of presenters and helpline information
12:05-12:45pm – Lecture of material
12:45-12:55pm – Discussion questions, case presentation, interaction (as needed)
12:55-1:00pm – Closing comments