{"product_id":"from-self-deception-to-self-forgiveness-gambling-addiction-a-guide-to-recovery-paperback","title":"From Self-Deception to Self-Forgiveness: Gambling Addiction, A Guide to Recovery - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRichard J. Rosenthal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essentials of recovery from gambling addiction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf value no matter where one is in recovery, including those first wondering whether they have a problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses the \u003ci\u003eburning questions\u003c\/i\u003e about the disorder. What makes it an addiction, and to what exactly are you addicted? How can you understand your loss of control? Is it important to know why?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill it be a chapter in your life or a life-long problem? Is it sufficient to stop gambling? How much will you have to do? And how should you measure your success?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome of the critical issues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs reflected in the title, the book is organized around one's journey \u003ci\u003efrom self-deception to self-forgiveness\u003c\/i\u003e. Chapters address issues of power and control, covert ways of continuing to gamble while not technically gambling, different types and subtypes of the disorder, and obstacles to recovery. There is an emphasis on relationships, on dealing with one's emotions, on the dynamics of boredom, procrastination, secrecy and lying, and tools for mastering urges and cravings. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat can you expect from Gamblers Anonymous? \u003c\/i\u003eWhat does it do, and for whom, and should it be part of your recovery program?\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eTo help the reader make up their mind, Dr. Rosenthal reviews the benefits of the program as well as its limitations, explores its role in reducing shame and guilt, and compares it to Alcoholics Anonymous. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresented in an accessible and highly relatable manner \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to read, with humor, and a standing invitation to skip around and see what catches your attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbsent of jargon and \u003ci\u003eexperience near\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning close to the language and experience of the reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical examples and anecdotes that are real.There are no composites or made up stories about fictional gamblers or \"typical\" situations. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood practical advice, and insights based on the author's forty plus years listening to and treating gamblers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOf particular interest if \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've stopped for periods of time but sustained recovery has eluded you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou know you should, but...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou've quit gambling but are still unable to forgive yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have questions about GA, perhaps have difficulty identifying, and don't know what you should be getting out of it or if it's worth it. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are curious about spiritual approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have questions to which you've not received satisfactory answers. Or just want to understand more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso particularly worthwhile for the treatment professional, either reading it on their own or together with the gambler. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 280\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53252707516723,"sku":"9798305816747","price":24.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/myYMi_edYt9798305816747.webp?v=1776416037","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/from-self-deception-to-self-forgiveness-gambling-addiction-a-guide-to-recovery-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}