Description
This presentation provides an in-depth overview of group psychotherapy for gambling disorder, with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group interventions. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations and evidence base supporting group treatment, including comparisons between individual and group modalities and the mechanisms that make group therapy effective. The training addresses practical considerations for designing and facilitating CBT-based gambling groups, including group structure, logistics, and common challenges. Core CBT skills commonly used in group settings—such as urge monitoring, assertive communication, mindfulness, and cognitive restructuring—are reviewed with applied examples to support effective clinical implementation.
Learning Objectives:
- To be able to identify three characteristics of cognitive behavioral group therapy that are thought to underlie its therapeutic effects.
- To be able to name three logistical considerations when designing a psychotherapy group for gambling disorder.
- To be able to name and describe three cognitive behavioral skills that you can utilize in a group psychotherapy intervention for gambling disorder.
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