Self-Exclusion as a Clinical Intervention

Harm reduction refers to strategies aimed at reducing negative consequences of gambling behaviors that occurs on a continuum from responsible gambling to voluntary self-exclusion. Both strategies have positive outcomes in removing or reducing negative consequences of gambling. While promising, clinicians may not understand the differences between self-exclusion as a clinical intervention or as operator program, or how to use these strategies within clinical practice. Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, will highlight harm reduction and self-exclusion programs as clinical intervention strategies, and provide clinical case examples with step by step overviews for using self-exclusion with other evidence-based strategies.

Price: Free

Credit

1 CE

Prerequisite

None

Classification

None

Recommended for

Mental Health Professionals

Class Instructor

Jody Bechtold

Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Identify at least two key components of self-exclusion programs and describe how they contribute to harm reduction in gambling.
  • Evaluate one case study to determine the effectiveness of self-exclusion in addressing gambling behaviors.
  • List three strategies clinicians can use to integrate self-exclusion into their therapeutic approaches.
  • Describe at least two limitations of current self-exclusion research and propose a method to address one of these limitations.

Outline

  • Introduction to Harm Reduction and Self-Exclusion – 15 minutes
  • Understanding Self-Exclusion Programs – 15 minutes
  • Case Studies and Clinical Applications – 20 minutes
  • Concluding Insights on Effectiveness and Future Directions – 10 minutes

Educational Goals

  • Understand the concept of self-exclusion as a harm-reduction strategy and its application in both clinical and operational contexts.
  • Explore the benefits and challenges of self-exclusion programs for individuals struggling with gambling behaviors.
  • Analyze real-world case studies to identify best practices in incorporating self-exclusion into therapeutic interventions.
  • Develop strategies for clinicians to effectively integrate self-exclusion into evidence-informed treatment plans.

Class Content