38. Supporting Children When a Parent Has a Gambling Problem

<p>Gambling problems can create a lot of stress in families.  Children and young people may not know that a parent or caregiver is struggling with gambling, but they feel the impact.</p> <p>In this episode, we hear from <a title= "website for Dr Kourgiantakis" href= "https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/profiles/toula-kourgiantakis/">Dr. Toula Kourgiantakis</a> about:</p> <ul> <li>how parental gambling problems affect families and children</li> <li>signs that a young person is impacted by a parent's gambling problem</li> <li>how to support young people and families in this situation</li> <li>how to include children and families in the recovery process</li> </ul> <p>Find out more about supporting children of a parent who has a gambling problem in the blog for this episode at <a title= "episode 38 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/supporting-children-impacted-by-parental-gambling-problem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.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>