Understanding Gamblers Anonymous

This class, presented by Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II, will be an overview of the Gamblers Anonymous Recovery Program. Topics are: history of Gamblers Anonymous; 12-Steps of Unity and Recovery; literature; finding a meeting; guests attending a meeting; similarities/differences with other 12-Step programs; sponsorship; and “pressure relief”. Gamblers Anonymous and Covid-19 and its implications will be discussed.

Price: Free

Credit

1.5 CE

Prerequisite

None

Classification

None

Recommended for

Mental Health Professionals

Class Instructor

Marc Lefkowitz

Educational Goals

  • Learning the structure of a 12-Step Program
  • Understanding the use of the tools of GA and how they apply to Members
  • Learning about the steps of “Unity” and “Recovery” and how they define a 12-step program

Learning Objectives

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

  • To gain an understanding three key mechanics of GA and how they differ from clinical treatment
  • To understand the complete process of referring clients to Gamblers Anonymous
  • To understand how and why Page “17” can be used for relapse prevention

Outline

  • History and structure of Gamblers Anonymous – 10 minutes
  • The 12 Steps of Unity – 10 minutes
  • Page “17” – 5 minutes
  • The Gamblers Anonymous 20 Questions – 5 minutes
  • Attending a Meeting – 5 minutes
  • Similarities/Difference with Alcoholics Anonymous – 10 minutes
  • Literature, Sponsorship – 5 minutes
  • “Pressure Relief” – 10 minutes
  • Implications of Covid-19 – 5 minutes
  • Gam-anon – 5 minues
  • The 12 Steps of Recovery – 10 minutes
  • Short video of GA meeting – 10 minutes

Class Content