Between-Session Assignment
Treating Compulsive Gambling
- Format: Printable client homework assignment.
- Best for: Between-session practice.
- Focus: Co-Occurring Disorders, Gambling.
- Author: Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC.
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“Treating Compulsive Gambling” is a carefully crafted homework assignment designed to support your clients in addressing the challenges of gambling disorder. This resource offers clear insights into the impact of compulsive gambling, helping clients recognize harmful patterns and understand the serious consequences. The assignment includes a comprehensive treatment plan featuring Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, and lifestyle changes, providing your clients with practical tools to regain control and achieve a healthier, more balanced life. Utilize this material to guide your clients toward meaningful progress in their recovery journey.
Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.
How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.
