Video and courses on fighting gambling addiction
1. Video training courses
1. 1 "Overcoming excitement: the basics of CBT" (online school "Healthy Head")
Format: 6 modules of 20-30 minutes video
Contents:1. Mechanisms of dopamine dependence
2. Identification and modification of automatic thoughts
3. "Gust stop" techniques
4. Plan substitute activities
5. Tracker setup and self-monitoring
6. Relapse prevention
How to use: Watch one module per week, complete all homework and enter results into the failure tracker.
1. 2 "Freedom from betting" (Coursera platform)
Format: 4 video lectures (~ 15 min) + webinars with experts
Contents:- Lectures on the neurobiology of addiction
- Analysis of real cases
- Group discussions and Q&A sessions
- How to use: sign up for the course, participate in webinars and discussions, try out the proposed methods together with like-minded people.
1. 3 "Mindfulness in Addiction" (YouTube channel "Mindfulness Practice")
Format: a series of 10 short videos (5-10 min)
Contents:- Body and breathing concentration exercises
- Meditations to reduce cravings
- Audio guides for emergency de-energization
- How to use: save the playlist offline, turn it on at moments of sharp impulses or as a daily practice.
2. Online courses and programs
2. 1 "SMART Recovery" (official website)
Format: modular program with video lectures, workbooks and a curator
Duration: 8 to 12 weeks per topic per week
Main topics:1. Setting realistic goals
2. Cognitive self-regulation tools
3. Managing emotions and stress
4. Developing problem-solving skills
5. Relapse Prevention Plan
How to use: register on the official portal, fill out modules sequentially, complete homework and discuss results in an online group.
2. 2 «Addiction Recovery Training» (Udemy)
Format: video course of 20 lessons (10-15 minutes each) + tests
Contents:- Psychological diagnosis of addiction
- Motivational self-interviewing
- Techniques of "distraction" and self-control
- Cognitive restructuring
- Building social support
- How to use: Purchase a course, take tests after each block and put techniques into practice by marking them in the tracker.
3. Paid and free resources
4. Recommendations for effective training
1. Class planning:- Allocate 1-2 hours a week to watch videos and exercise.
- Take notes, complete homework and discuss with your responsibility partner.
- Enter the date of passing the module, the techniques used and their effectiveness into the tracker.
- After 3-6 months, return to the completed modules - consolidation of knowledge and motivation.
5. Conclusion
Video courses and training programs offer structured work on gambling addiction: from theory to practice. Choose a format that matches your learning style, systematically complete modules, integrate techniques into daily practices and record the results in the failure tracker - this will ensure a systematic and sustainable rejection of online casinos.
