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CBT / DBT Urge Coping Strategies

Overcoming the pull of gambling isn’t about willpower alone, it’s about learning new ways to manage thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that drive the urge to bet. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are evidence-based approaches that can help you take back control.

 

On this page, you’ll find practical tools to:

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  • Recognize and challenge gambling triggers.

  • Replace unhelpful thought patterns with healthier perspectives.

  • Manage intense emotions without turning to gambling.

  • Build coping skills that strengthen long-term recovery.

 

Whether you’re just starting your journey or looking for extra support, these strategies can empower you to make choices that align with your goals and values, not your urges.

Select a Strategy to get started. 

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