Fantasy sports is a real risk for relapse for those who have struggled with a gambling problem and it is...
Switching Addictions Presentation
We were invited to give a presentation to an AA meeting that is held at Sienna Frances House in Omaha...
Risks of giving the gift of gambling
https://www.spencerdailyreporter.com/story/2144484.html Here is an article cautioning us about types of gifts that can lead to addictive and/or destructive behavior. Please consider...
Using Math to Treat Problem Gamblers
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-30/new-approach-to-treating-problem-gamblers-uses-mathematics/5928796 This article shows an interesting approach to gambling treatment and harm reduction. It discusses teaching those who struggle with...
Marijuana use connected to more difficulty in stopping a gambling problem?
https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-regular-marijuana-shrinks-brain-20141110-story.html New research that proves that the decision making part of the brain is impacted by regular marijuana use. I...
Using Hypnosis in Gambling Treatment
On Monday of this week I submitted an abstract to the National Council on Problem Gambling with the hope of...
Business owners/managers, is gambling happening during work hours at your business?
https://www.hrhero.com/hl/articles/2012/01/26/allowing-gambling-at-work-a-good-bet-or-bad-odds/ The above link will take you to an article about how seemingly harmless gambling in the workplace can cause...
Trauma and Gambling Addiction
Q and A: Is there a connection between trauma and gambling addiction? Great question! Yes, many people begin an addiction...
UNO Health Fair 11-5-2014
Peace and Power Counseling had a booth at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Health Fair yesterday. Many people were...
Hoops 4 Life Event, November 1, 2014
Ellie Shrader, therapist at Peace and Power Counseling was at the Hoops For Life, 3v3 basketball tournament, November 1st. She...