| View Larger Image | Don't Leave It to Chance: A Guide for Families of Problem Gamblers | Paperbackby Edward Federman (Author), Charles Drebing (Author), Edward J. Federman (Author)
| List Price: | $13.95 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | New Harbinger Publications | | Page Count: | 200 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 01, 2000 | | Sales Rank: | 648,163th |
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Product Description
Gambling can cause disruptions in every area of life, and the devastating effects don't stop with the gambler. Like any addiction, gambling takes its toll on the entire family, causing loss of trust, financial hardship, and difficult dynamics. Based on the authors' extensive research and filled with hands-on questionnaires, exercises, and charts, this book provides relatives of problem gamblers with a comprehensive program of cognitive-behavioral strategies to help them overcome the negative hold the habit has on their lives. It helps readers identify the problem, understand its origins, and assess its impact on the gambler and his or her family. Then it lays out easy-to-follow "action steps" to manage the problem, repair relations, recover financially, and get professional help if necessary. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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Don't miss this book by Mary Flanagan (New York)  5 Stars
June 11, 2001
I found this book helpful, realistic, and compassionate. Don't Leave It To Chance explores myths and misconceptions about gambling, helps us identify the extent of the problem, and guides us through the emotional and financial impact of the disorder. The authors skillfully bring us to a place where we can build a meaningful dialogue with family members, work through anger, anxiety and loss of trust, and begin the process of regeneration with new momentum and understanding. The scope is comprehensive with a style that is personal, enjoyable and logically consistent. I was amazed with the depth of insight into motivation, emotional issues and relationships I was collecting along the way. Written with deep psychological understanding and genuine concern, Don't Leave It To Chance sorts through the difficult emotions of this complex issue, teaching skills for introspection and communication that will serve readers in all aspects of their lives.
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Enlightening, Thorough, Extremely helpful 5 Stars
July 12, 2000
I thought this book was extremely enlightening and thorough in it coverage of the disease of compulsive gambling. It is an excellent resource for families of compulsive gamblers in 1) understanding the disease 2) guiding families and friends of gamblers in the actions they need to take in order to protect themselves as well as in helping the gambler move closer to recovery. In addition, this book provides treatment resource info and some evaluation as to the effectiveness of those type of treatments. This book is a comprehensive guide for the families of compulsive gamblers. Extremely helpful and easy to understand.. A++
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