65. Taking Charge of Tough Conversations About Gambling

<p>When you have concerns about someone's gambling, it's not easy to talk about.  It's often challenging to prevent these conversations from going off the rails.</p> <p>In this episode, we offer guidance for these tricky conversations.  Spouses, family members and friends will hear strategies to use when first talking about gambling or if you suspect there has been a relapse.  If you are someone who gambles, there is lots in this episode you'll find helpful too.</p> <p>I'm joined by <a title="Saul's website" href= "https://www.saulmalek.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saul Malek</a> who is four-years away from his last bet.   From the perspective of someone who gambled, he shares ideas for parents and spouses on how to reach out and talk about gambling problems.  You also hear from <a title="Neena's website" href= "http://najtherapies.com/About-us.php" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Neena Keram</a> who is a counsellor specializing in working with couples when addiction shows up in a relationship.</p> <p>Listen in and hear about:</p> <ul> <li>How to talk to a loved one about their gambling, even when they don't think it is a problem OR want to do anything about it</li> <li>How to approach someone when you suspect they have relapsed</li> <li>How to encourage someone to get help, but not take over with managing the problem and "fixing" things</li> <li>How family members and spouses can cope when feeling overwhelmed and stressed by gambling problems</li> </ul> <p>To read a summary of the tips and strategies covered in this episode, read the blog at <a title="Episode 65 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/talking-about-gambling" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.</a></p> <p>To reach out to Saul Malek, go to his website at <a title= "Saul's website" href="https://www.saulmalek.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.saulmalek.com</a>.  If you live in British Columbia and would like to connect with Neena Keram's services through Gambling Support BC, visit <a title="Neena'