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The Gambling, Gaming & Technology Use Community of Interest brings together addiction and mental health service providers, researchers and subject matter experts in the fields of gambling, technology/Internet use and video gaming to collaborate and share knowledge on emerging trends and clinical best practices.

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Client Video on Confidence with Gaming vs Offline World

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wngVZR8ISBU In this video by Cam from Game Quitters (a self-help group for people with video game addiction and their family that also has treatment services for a fee) outlines a common concern within the gaming community. The idea that gaming is the only thing the person can do well, and that cutting back or quitting games will take away the only way they can feel accomplished. Not only is this a fear that many clients for problem gaming can relate to, but...
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Re: Client Video on Confidence with Gaming vs Offline World

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I'm bookmarking this video-great to have a peer support approach among my resources available. I've certainly had clients discuss the sentiment that gaming is their only source of confidence.
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Re: Client Video on Confidence with Gaming vs Offline World

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This is an especially important video for gamers who had dreams of being the next e-sport rock star, became addicted, didn't succeed, and now believe they have no other skills to move forward with their lives.
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