“I’m Sorry I Don’t Know How to Say I’m Sorry”- Apologizing to a Romantic Partner in the Aftermath of a Gambling Problem: LIVE WEBINAR

Romantic partners of problem gamblers frequently state the apologies they receive lack depth, specificity, or sincerity. Partners are not convinced that cheap apologies will result in behavior modification. Moreover, such apologies fail to provide reassurance that the gambler understands the impact of their choices. Interestingly, gambler’s report wanting to apologize but say they don’t know how and feel frustrated that efforts they make are ineffective. Part of the process of apologizing can trigger shame for gamblers as they listen to descriptions of how gambling has negatively impacted their partner’s lives. Failed attempts at apologizing can lead to negative interactions between couples and create further pain and suffering in the relationship. This presentation will focus on how gamblers can offer a meaningful apology to a romantic partner including how to avoid common pitfalls, the steps of a meaningful apology, and how to navigate the challenges that arise when offering an apology.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify common challenges that arise when gamblers try to apologize to a romantic partner

• Participants will be able to identify how shame, cheap apologies, and cheap forgiveness impair the process of healing for couples whose relationship is negatively impacted by problem gambling.

• Participants will be able to describe the steps to a meaningful apology.

Presented by: Rory Reid, Ph.D.,LCSW, ICGC-II

Dr. Rory Reid holds a master's degree in social work and a doctorate degree in neuropsychology. After his post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at UCLA, he obtained post-doctoral education in clinical research with Harvard Medical School. He is a Research Psychologist with the UCLA Gambling Studies and has published research on gambling related issues in numerous scientific journals. Dr Reid is also a CPGC-S Certified Problem Gambling Supervisor in Nevada.

Continuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs

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