Class Description
Harm reduction refers to strategies aimed at reducing negative consequences of gambling behaviors that occurs on a continuum from responsible gambling to voluntary self-exclusion. Both strategies have positive outcomes in removing or reducing negative consequences of gambling. While promising, clinicians may not understand the differences between self-exclusion as a clinical intervention or as operator program, or how to use these strategies within clinical practice. Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, will highlight harm reduction and self-exclusion programs as clinical intervention strategies, and provide clinical case examples with step by step overviews for using self-exclusion with other evidence-based strategies.
Learning Objectives
- Identify at least two key components of self-exclusion programs and describe how they contribute to harm reduction in gambling
- Evaluate one case study to determine the effectiveness of self-exclusion in addressing gambling behaviors
- List three strategies clinicians can use to integrate self-exclusion into their therapeutic approaches
- Describe at least two limitations of current self-exclusion research and propose a method to address one of these limitations
Educational Goals
- Understand the concept of self-exclusion as a harm-reduction strategy and its application in both clinical and operational contexts
- Explore the benefits and challenges of self-exclusion programs for individuals struggling with gambling behaviors
- Analyze real-world case studies to identify best practices in incorporating self-exclusion into therapeutic interventions
- Develop strategies for clinicians to effectively integrate self-exclusion into evidence-informed treatment plans
Outline
- Introduction to Harm Reduction and Self-Exclusion: 15 minutes
- Understanding Self-Exclusion Programs: 15 minutes
- Case Studies and Clinical Applications: 20 minutes
- Concluding Insights on Effectiveness and Future Directions: 10 minutes