Piquette-Tomei, Noëlla

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    Group therapy for women problem gamblers: A space of their own
    (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 2008-12) Piquette-Tomei, Noëlla A.; Norman, Erika; Dwyer, Sonya Corbin; McCaslin, Evelyn
    This report presents the results of a grounded theory analysis produced from in-depth interviews with 14 women participating in group counselling for problem gambling. Themes emerged from this analysis that provided insights into effective counselling practices for women problem gamblers. The results explore the impact of a group therapy approach in addressing the needs of these women. Participants indicated that perceived effectiveness of counselling groups was situated in accessibility, gender-specific clusters, and following specific treatment formats in group meetings designed for gamblers. This paper outlines implications for improving problem gambling treatment within the context of the experiences of the women in this study. Keywords: gambling addiction, women's gambling treatment, grounded theory research, feminist paradigm research, effectiveness of counselling groups, gambling treatment barriers
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    Journaling ... explored as an effective counseling tool with women gamblers
    (Paradigm, 2011) Piquette-Tomei, Noëlla A.; Dwyer, Sonya Corbin; Buckle, Jennifer L.; McCaslin, Evelyn
    With ever-increasing opportunities to gamble and a record number of women reporting problem gambling, evidence-based treatment protocols closing the gap between research and practice are required to best treat female gamblers. One tool with the potential to enhance gambling treatment is journaling.
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    Women problem gamblers want more
    (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - SK, 2007-09) Piquette-Tomei, Noëlla A.; Dwyer, Sonya Corbin; Norman, Erika; McCaslin, Evelyn; Burnet, Jody
    The goal of this research was to explore the perceived effectiveness and benefits of a women-only counselling group for problem gambling, the first of its kind in Saskatchewan. The 14 participants in this study were drawn from those attending a weekly treatment group offered through the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region. The age of the women who volunteered to participate ranged from 26 years to “70-80 years,” with the average age being 46.5 years. These volunteers were interviewed and asked questions about what they perceived as useful about the group process and why they continued to attend. In examining the value of this counselling group, issues regarding the sociocultural context in which these women are gambling were also explored by identifying the needs of this population.