EGBA's upcoming webinar "Safer Gambling Messaging: Tailoring Communication For Maximum Impact”
Nov
22

EGBA's upcoming webinar "Safer Gambling Messaging: Tailoring Communication For Maximum Impact”

[Webinar] Safer Gambling Messaging: Tailoring Communication for Maximum Impact - EGBA

Friday 22 November, 11.00-12.00 CET

Join the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) for a webinar about safer gambling messaging on Friday 22 November (11.00-12.00 CET), as part of European Safer Gambling Week 2024 (ESGW24) on 18-24 November.

During the webinar, panellists will examine the current landscape of safer gambling messaging in Europe, including personalisation strategies and behavioural approaches. They will explore how operators are developing and optimising communications to enhance player protection outcomes.

Confirmed speakers so far:

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Nov
5

Gaming in Germany

Many early prevention/harm reduction initiatives neglect the very basis of gambling addiction symptoms: particularly the loss of control and inner conflict experienced by the gambler. My talk will focus on how the knowledge derived from clinical treatment can be used to inform more effective early prevention strategies

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Online webinar/workshop * female gamblers* Finding your motivation to quit gambling? Online webinar/Annika Lindberg
Sep
10

Online webinar/workshop * female gamblers* Finding your motivation to quit gambling? Online webinar/Annika Lindberg

Finding your motivation to quit gambling

ONLINE WEBINAR FOR FEMALE GAMBLERS (INTERACTIVE VIA CHAT ROOM ONLY)

European time zone

Are you tired of constantly losing money to gambling and feeling out of control? Have you realised that a lot of the bad in your life can be traced back to your gambling?

Cutting your losses and quitting is the first step towards a better life.

Join me online on Tuesday 30th of August at 9am-10.30am BST. and let me help you find your motivation to stop.

This workshop is for addicted gamblers who are trying to take the first steps to quit gambling but feel lost, unmotivated and/or just don’t know how to get started. It is also suitable for those who have made attempts to stop but keep going back despite knowing it is causing harm.

In this workshop, Annika Lindberg, Chartered Psychologist, will use her 20 years of clinical experience in gambling treatment to help you understand HOW and WHY you need to stop before it causes further harm to your life.

In this foundational webinar which will be run via ZOOM online, she will cover the following:

  • Exploration of the different motivations behind gambling, the vicious spirals of thoughts, feelings and behaviours gamblers end up in and how to commit to breaking them

  • How to take the first steps towards cutting losses - and an outline of what to expect

  • Explain why action is necessary to maintain motivation

  • An interactive motivational exercise which will enable you to ask your questions and give more info about your particular situation via the chat room (completely anonymously) Participant’s responses and comments will be used to expand your understanding as we go along. I will also give you guidance on what the best early replacement behaviours might be depending on the different styles of gambling.

  • What shall I do once I have stopped? Some guidelines and insights into what to expect emotionally when you stop

    *** As part of the workshop you will also be sent the electronic copy of my book The Gambling Addiction Recovery Journal so that you can start monitoring your progress for the first month of abstinence****

Summer special £129 LIMITED TIME ONLY*

maximum 10 participants

Please reserve your seat here

Disclaimer: This group is not suitable for those who are feeling suicidal. If you are feeling suicidal or at risk of harming yourself it is important that you contact your doctor and/or local support to be able to get the support you need to keep yourself safe.

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Online webinar/workshop * female gamblers* Finding your motivation to quit gambling? Online webinar/Annika Lindberg
May
14

Online webinar/workshop * female gamblers* Finding your motivation to quit gambling? Online webinar/Annika Lindberg

Finding your motivation to quit gambling

ONLINE WEBINAR FOR FEMALE GAMBLERS (INTERACTIVE VIA CHAT ROOM ONLY)

European time zone

Are you tired of constantly losing money to gambling and feeling out of control? Have you realised that a lot of the bad in your life can be traced back to your gambling?

Cutting your losses and quitting is the first step towards a better life.

Join me online on Tuesday 30th of August at 9am-10.30am BST. and let me help you find your motivation to stop.

This workshop is for addicted gamblers who are trying to take the first steps to quit gambling but feel lost, unmotivated and/or just don’t know how to get started. It is also suitable for those who have made attempts to stop but keep going back despite knowing it is causing harm.

In this workshop, Annika Lindberg, Chartered Psychologist, will use her 20 years of clinical experience in gambling treatment to help you understand HOW and WHY you need to stop before it causes further harm to your life.

In this foundational webinar which will be run via ZOOM online, she will cover the following:

  • Exploration of the different motivations behind gambling, the vicious spirals of thoughts, feelings and behaviours gamblers end up in and how to commit to breaking them

  • How to take the first steps towards cutting losses - and an outline of what to expect

  • Explain why action is necessary to maintain motivation

  • An interactive motivational exercise which will enable you to ask your questions and give more info about your particular situation via the chat room (completely anonymously) Participant’s responses and comments will be used to expand your understanding as we go along. I will also give you guidance on what the best early replacement behaviours might be depending on the different styles of gambling.

  • What shall I do once I have stopped? Some guidelines and insights into what to expect emotionally when you stop

    *** As part of the workshop you will also be sent the electronic copy of my book The Gambling Addiction Recovery Journal so that you can start monitoring your progress for the first month of abstinence****

Summer special £129 LIMITED TIME ONLY*

maximum 10 participants

Please reserve your seat here

Disclaimer: This group is not suitable for those who are feeling suicidal. If you are feeling suicidal or at risk of harming yourself it is important that you contact your doctor and/or local support to be able to get the support you need to keep yourself safe.

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Nov
8
to Nov 10

Occupational health virtual conference : Certificate in managing mental health at work

A practical 3 day virtual course from the At work partnership designed to give OH professionals the in-depth knowledge, strategies, skills and techniques to successfully manage mental health at work.

Annika will be talking about how to alcohol misuse in the workplace:

Recognising the signs; screening tools; advice to managers; handling difficult conversations & early interventions

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Annika Lindberg - The power of forming good habits on your recovery journey This session will talk you through the importance of proactively replacing the gambling with new behaviours and habits.
Aug
11

Annika Lindberg - The power of forming good habits on your recovery journey This session will talk you through the importance of proactively replacing the gambling with new behaviours and habits.

Event details

You will understand:

  • Why behavioural activation (in addition to quitting gambling) is critical in recovery

  • How new habits can be established

  • Avoiding the pitfalls of new habit formation

  • Creating habits that last

  • Creating habits that don’t rely on motivation

  • Dealing with self-critical thinking.

This talk will be based on neuroscientific research findings as well as decades of clinical experience working with gambling addiction.

https://www.epicrestartfoundation.org/events/epic-community-the-power-of-forming-good-habits-on-your-recovery-journey

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