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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 educated about gambling addiction and that there are affordable services available for those struggling with a gambling problem and the people who care about them.
Read MoreHoops 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 was there to be available as the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition had a presentation about suicide awareness. We would like to thank them for inviting us to be there...
Read MoreWednesday November 8, 2014
Peace and Power Counseling will have a booth at the University of Nebraska at Omaha health fair. The event is located in the gymnasium, in the athletic building. We are offering 1, 30 minute, no charge, consultation as a door prize for this event. We hope to see you there.
Read MoreHarm Reduction
Peace and Power Counseling has a harm reduction approach developed by Gina Fricke, to help those who are struggling with a gambling problem. If your goal is to reduce your gambling with help or see if you can gamble in a controlled way, we are willing to work with you...
Read MoreDid you know…
Most people with a gambling problem have someone on their backs about the finances. Whether it is because they are being accused of spending too much of their income, developing credit card debt or being unable to pay important bills. This is painful for the gambler and for the family...
Read MoreRenovation- more space in our office
Peace and Power Counseling is adding a waiting room and reception area with more space, and a therapist, Eleanore Shrader who will start working with clients on October 15, 2014. We have had so much interest in gambling treatment with our business that expanding our space and adding staff is...
Read MoreMarch Madness 2014
https://www.omaha.com/article/20140320/NEWS/140329784/1016#for-gambling-addicts-ncaa-brackets-can-be-dangerous-lure-back-to-betting This is a link to the article about the risks of problem gambling during March Madness. Please let me know what you think. Gina Fricke contributed to this article.
Read MoreMedscape Business of MedicineSuper Bowl Casts Spotlight on Gambling Disorder
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819750?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=157630DZ Screening for gambling is encouraged for primary care physicians. Those patients coming to a doctor for any stress related illness may have a gambling problem. Three questions to ask: 1) Do you gamble? 2) Have you ever lied about your gambling? 3) Have you bet more money over time?...
Read MoreHow do you feel about your body?
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/style/accepting-your-body-at-any-size?page=1 Please read the article at the above link. There are some great ways to improve your self-concept. You are valuable, lovable and capable just the way you are. Once you believe that, any change is possible! Please let me know your thoughts.
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