34. Tuning in to Your Permission Giving Thoughts

<p>Permission giving thoughts come up to justify, rationalize and allow gambling to happen - even when part of you isn't so sure about it.</p> <p>In this episode, learn how to notice your permission giving thoughts so you can slow things down and have more control of gambling choices.</p> <p>A former gambler gives examples of her permission giving thoughts.  <a title="Jackie Jankovic website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/node/51" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Jackie Jankovic</a>, a counsellor specializing in gambling problems, shares tips to help you notice and manage these thoughts.</p> <p>Find out more about permission giving thoughts in the blog for this episode at <a title="Episode 34 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/permission-giving-thoughts" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a></p> <p><a title="Centre for Gambling Research website" href= "https://cgr.psych.ubc.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Centre for Gambling Research</a> at the University of British Columbia is launching research on permission giving thoughts.  To find out more, contact Raymond Wu at <a href= "mailto:rwu@psych.ubc.ca">rwu@psych.ubc.ca</a></p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at <a title="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.</p>