Table 1 “Restart” modules
Module Title | Description |
|---|---|
Introduction | Introduction to features of the program; demonstration of the interaction between thoughts, emotions and behavior |
ABC | Introduction to a psychological method to understand how certain feelings and behaviors arise |
Handling of gambling impulse | Detection of triggers and strategies to deal with the urge to gamble |
Money | Development of monthly/daily lists of debts, expenses and income; Learn strategies to resist the temptation to spend money thoughtlessly |
Positive activities | Gives advises on how to integrate positive activities into daily routine; goal formulation; effective planning of activities and long-term goals |
Self-worth | Detection of own strengths and valuing self-perception |
Social competence | Demonstration of strategies of expedient, cooperative and firm communication |
Mindfulness Sleep hygiene | Presentation of mindfulness-based relaxation and attention exercises (e.g., relaxation and breathing exercises, body scan, yoga elements) Explains the importance of sleep quality and gives advice on improving sleep hygiene. |
Modifying thoughts | Gives advises on how to adapt depressive and gambling-specific dysfunctional thoughts (e.g., negative filter, gambler’s fallacy, illusion of control) into more realistic/balanced thoughts; metacognitive elements |
Relapse prevention | Identification of warning signals for relapse and find strategies to deal with those |