Barrier busters

When people try to take control of their gambling, things do not always go as planned. Life events can be unexpected and unplanned. The COVID-19 pandemic is an example of a major unexpected event. These unexpected events are also known as barriers. Barriers are things that get in the way of reaching one's goals. They range from grief and loss in the family to lack of motivation and shifting priorities. Some barriers can be an underlying reason for gambling. For instance, it is difficult to reduce gambling when it is being used for pain relief.

How to use the strategies in this module:

• These strategies can be used in any order.
• To find the right strategies for you, feel free to browse through the extensive selection in this module.
• At the bottom of each page there is a prompt for you to make the strategy your own.
• We recommend you choose two or three strategies and save these in your profile for later.