39. I'm a Parent of Someone With a Gambling Problem: How Do I Help?

<p>It's hard on parents and families when an adult son or daughter have a gambling problem.</p> <p>In this episode of Fold em, a mother shares what she has learned as her son dealt with gambling addiction for the past seven years.  <a title="Irene Tang contact information" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/node/24" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Irene Tang</a>, who has counselled families through gambling problems for twenty-five years, share strategies for moving forward.</p> <p>Listen to learn:</p> <ul> <li>how to respond to requests for financial help</li> <li>what parents can do to support a young adult with a gambling problem</li> <li>how parents can help prevent a gambling relapse</li> <li>how parents and family can decrease their stress, anxiety, hurt and anger</li> <li>supports and resources for parents and families impacted by gambling problems</li> </ul> <p>Find more information and resources for parents and families impacted by compulsive gambling in the blog for this episode at <a title="Episode 39 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/help-for-parents-of-gamblers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.</a></p> <p>Help for family and spouses is also available through <a title= "Gam-Anon website" href="https://www.gam-anon.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gam-Anon</a>.</p> <p>If you live in British Columbia, free, confidential counselling and outreach services are available to anyone with concerns about gambling, including spouses and family.  Connect with us online at <a title="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.  </p> <p>Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.</p>