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Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention for Problem Gambling
Peter Chen, Farah Jindani, and Nigel Turner
This manual is intended for an 8-session mindfulness group, aimed at people experiencing problems with gambling and who wish to add to their relapse prevention skills. The manual includes lesson plans for the 8 sessions, as well as handouts for clients.
Download a pdf copy of the manual, or read the manual online. An updated version of this manual is available in GREO's Evidence Centre.
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention for Problem Gambling Handouts for Clients
Session 1
Handout 1, Session 1: Stepping out of automatic pilot
Session 2
Handout 1, Session 2: Developing awareness and coping with cravings and barriers to practice
Handout 2, Session 2: Mindfulness based relapse prevention for problem gambling
Handout 3, Session 2: Meditation techniques
Session 3
Handout 1, Session 3: Bringing mindfulness to everyday activities
Handout 2, Session 3: The 3-step breathing space or the three B's of presence
Session 4
Handout 1, Session 4: Being mindful when at risk to gamble
Handout 2, Session 4: Walking meditation
Handout 3, Session 4: High risk situations
Session 5
Handout 1, Session 5: Cultivating a different relationship to experience through acceptance and clear seeing
Handout 2, Session 5: Using the 3-step breathing space when at risk to gamble
Session 6
Handout 1, Session 6: Seeing thoughts as passing mental events
Handout 2, Session 6: Relapse process worksheet
Session 7
Handout 1, Session 7: Being good to yourself
Handout 2, Session 7: Daily activities worksheet
Session 8
Handout 1, Session 8: Maintaining practice after group ends
Mindful Movement/Yoga Practice
Mindful Movement/Yoga Practice Handout
Video Demonstrations
Seated Twist
Seated Mountain
Cat/Cow in a Chair
Resting Pose
Leg Stretch
Bridge Pose
Arm Stretch
Appendix 1
Appendix 1: Evaluation Material
Incorporating a mind/body approach into a problem gambling treatment program webinar recording
This webinar recording discusses the development of a problem gambling program incorporating mindfulness as an adjunct to treatment.