Come learn how to meditate with us… Amy McCae, a wellness and lifestyle coach at Creative Wellness will be at Peace and Power Counseling on September 16 from 7:00PM to 8:00PM teaching us how to meditate. Please join us for this potentially life changing event!
Staff photo/Chad Nation - Employees from Ameristar Casino Hotel, Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino joined forces Monday at Harrah’s to celebrate the kickoff Responsible Gaming Education Week. All three Council Bluffs casinos have participated in Responsible Gaming Week since its inception by the American Gaming Association in 1998. Casinos promote responsible gaming
By Chad Nation, Staff Writer cnation@nonpareilonline.com Published: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:41 AM CDT Daily Nonpareil/Nonpareil Online The three Council Bluffs casinos joined forces Monday to kick off Responsible Gaming Education Week. Ameristar Casino Hotel, Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino have participated in Responsible Gaming Week since its inception by the American Gaming Association in 1998. Employees from all three casinos and local gambling treatment providers assembled at Harrah’s Monday to accept a proclamation from Council Bluffs Mayor Tom Hanafan. Council Bluffs Finance Director Art Hill read Hanafan’s proclamation and commended the employees for promoting responsible gambling. “We want to thank the employees of the casinos and the executives for all you do to promote responsible gaming,” Hill said. Jane Bell, director of governmental affairs at Ameristar, said Ameristar would focus on this year’s theme, “Taking the Mystery Out of the Slot Machine,” by correcting misconceptions about the games and hosting activities to dispel common myths. “We are proud promote responsible play and to participate in Responsible Gaming Education Week. It is a great opportunity to educate the community about gaming disorders,” she said. Jeff Graber, director of surveillance at Harrah’s and Responsible Gaming chairperson, said the gaming community in Council Bluffs is fortunate to have a good relationship with treatment providers for gambling addiction. “It is important to have a relationship and partnership with treatment providers,” he said. “We have a common cause, and we’re proud to be close to those who can provide help.” Graber said part of being a “strong community citizen” as a casino is providing assistance for problem gambling. “Assistance is needed for a select group – between 1 and 4 percent – and when that instance arises we have somewhere to direct them,” he said. Mary O’Neill, program director for gambling treatment at Heartland Family Services, said the number one source for referrals for treatment comes from the casinos themselves. Graber said while employees cannot catch every problem gambler, they are trained to recognize signs that would indicate someone “is having a bad time.” “Our corporate philosophy is that we want our customers to have fun. If they are not having fun or can’t set limits, we don’t need their business,” he said. Graber said Harrah’s would use the week to continue ongoing communications with employees about not only problem gaming but also underage gaming and responsible alcohol service. “It is a special week, but it also reinforces what we want our employees to do every week,” he added. Grief Recovery Outreach Program
One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is Grief the normal and natural reaction to loss. Whether your loss is from: • Death of a loved one • Divorce or end of a relationship • Loss of career • Loss of a substance/gambling dependency • Loss of trust • Loss of dreams • Loss of security • Loss of health Grief will continue to affect our lives and the lives of those around us adversely when we are forced to accept the many Myths About Grief: Time heals all wounds Replace the loss Grieve alone Be strong for others Bury your feelings The Outreach program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. As a result of participating in this program your life may become more enriched, more alive and more fulfilled than ever before. This 10-week program will be conducted by: Gina Fricke, LCSW, CCGC, NCGC II, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist The program is affiliated with and endorsed by The Grief Recovery Institute. This format has been developed by Russell P. Friedman, Executive Director, and John W. James, Founder of the Grief Recovery Institute, and authors of The Grief Recovery Handbook-The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses. The 10-Week Program will begin Monday August 16, 2010 7:00pm to 8:30pm Peace and Power Counseling LLC 6901 Dodge Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE Cost is $200/person for the full 10 week group. Payment plans are available. You must be registered to attend, please call soon to register. For further information and to register please call: Gina Fricke at 402-515-7412 Grief Recovery is a registered trademark of the Grief Recovery Institute. If you love someone with a gambling problem then you know how it feels to be exhausted and angry much of the time in your relationship. You have done so much to try to get the gambler that you love to see the error of his or her ways. Why can't he or she see that your financial lives are being ruined? How will you ever be able to trust him or her again after all the lies you have heard? It is devastating to see the one that you care so much about become a different person because of gambling.
There is hope for you, it is possible that if you begin to approach the gambler in a different way things will get better for both of you. I am not saying the gambling is your fault! I am saying that by changing just a few little things you can make a difference in both of your lives! I can teach and support you in becoming the healthy you, that you know you are capable of being. Please give me a call, I am happy to speak with you about your options in a no charge session so you can learn some new ways to approach the gambler who you love that might give both of you the hope that you are looking for. 402-515-7412 It can be scarey to meet a counselor and to start working on changing a behavior that has been such an important part of your life for so long. At Peace and Power Counseling we don't tell anyone they have to stop gambling/shopping etc. We work with our clients toward the goal that he or she sets.
If you are unsure if treatment is the right step for you, please just email or call me with your name and address. I am happy to put some literature in the mail to you, at no cost. I have a workbook that I can send you that will help you decide whether treatment would be helpful or not. I wish you success in your life and I want you to know that Peace and Power Counseling is here to help you when or if you need us. Sincerely, Gina Fricke, LCSW, CCGC, NCGC II/Owner of Peace and Power Counseling CONTROL YOUR MIND. CONTROL YOUR LIFE.
If you can dream it then you can achieve it. Explore the power of your thoughts!!! Thursday, July 1 @ Peace and Power Counseling 6901 Dodge Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE 68132 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Hosted by Amy McCae Wellness and Lifestyle Coach www.creativewellnessomaha.com Empowering successful people to take control of their lives through the power of the mind. Intend and expect to learn how to use your mind for personal growth, personal empowerment, and to create good in your life. Tonight I was interviewed on Cox channel 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on a local program called God in My Corner. If you had a chance to watch it please let me know what you thought. If you did not have a chance to watch the interview there may be replays of the show in the near future. I really enjoyed doing this interview and increasing community awareness of treatment that is available for individuals suffering from gambling and their family members. I hope to have this interview available through this website soon.
As of May 29, 2010 the video is now available on the Links and Video page of peaceandpowercounseling.com. Please feel free to leave me comments about the videos. Thanks, Gina Grief Recovery Outreach Program
One of the least acknowledged and least addressed concerns in our society is Grief the normal and natural reaction to loss. Whether your loss is from: • Death of a loved one • Divorce or end of a relationship • Loss of career • Loss of a substance/gambling dependency • Loss of trust • Loss of dreams • Loss of security • Loss of health Grief will continue to affect our lives and the lives of those around us adversely when we are forced to accept the many Myths About Grief: Time heals all wounds Replace the loss Grieve alone Be strong for others Bury your feelings The Outreach program will guide those who wish to resolve their loss issues and move beyond their grief to a richer quality of life. As a result of participating in this program your life may become more enriched, more alive and more fulfilled than ever before. This 10-week program will be conducted by: Gina Fricke, LCSW, CCGC, NCGC II, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist The program is affiliated with and endorsed by The Grief Recovery Institute. This format has been developed by Russell P. Friedman, Executive Director, and John W. James, Founder of the Grief Recovery Institute, and authors of The Grief Recovery Handbook-The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses. The 10-Week Program will begin Tuesday June 1, 2010 1:00pm to 2:30pm Peace and Power Counseling LLC 6901 Dodge Street, Suite 101 Omaha, NE Cost is $115/person for the full 10 week group. Payment plans are available. You must be registered to attend, please call soon to register. For further information and to register please call: Gina Fricke at 402-515-7412 Grief Recovery is a registered trademark of the Grief Recovery Institute. From the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling
A 20-horse field for the Kentucky Derby results in high odds on some capable thoroughbreds. It also creates an exciting race with overtones of a desperate calvary charge. As if that were not enough stimulation, the removal of the supposed prohibitive favorite or a late scratch injects more uncertainty, more excitement and more risk. The normal or casual horse race fan sees this as an exciting event, with the chance for a little reward for picking the winning horse. The problem gambler pays little attention to the potential reward -- the money to be won from the best bet. It is the excitement and the risk that motivates the problem gambler and stimulates him or her to place a bet. With money on the line, the problem gambler obtains the action he or she craves. It is the problem gambler’s opportunity to feel alive. As researchers study whether problem gambling is a result of brain chemistry or a learned habit, talking to recovering pathological gamblers makes it clear that the money only is a means to make another bet, to gamble some more, to stay in action. “When trying to explain problem and pathological gambling, I think the hardest thing for most people to understand is how little money means to the problem or pathological gambler,” Michael R. Stone, executive director, Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG) explained. “It is the stimulation, the excitement, of putting that money at risk on an uncertain outcome that is the continuing goal of the problem or pathological gambler. When I came to understand the true motivation of the problem gambler is when I grasped the reality and severity of this addiction. Derby Day “What I have discovered in interviews with problem gamblers -- and this is supported by research -- is when they are not in action, they posses qualities we often admire in people,” Stone continued. “They are productive on their jobs. They care for others. They are responsible. Of course, that does not excuse their irresponsible gambling behavior. They are out of control, as is any person in the grip of an uncontrolled addiction. “But it explains their behavior and shows the need for awareness, education and treatment. Everyone needs to understand the real nature of the addiction. Everyone needs to know the basic warning signs. Most importantly, problem and pathological gamblers need access to help. Evidence shows with professional counseling and self-awareness through Gamblers Anonymous sustained recovery from a gambling addiction is more than possible. It can happen,” Stone added. “Addicted gamblers are not just dumb people trying to find a lazy way to get rich. Their addiction demands help.” Studies indicate pathological gamblers have high rates of suicide, bankruptcy and abusive behavior Many are in debt and commit crimes to obtain money. Fortunately, pathological gambling is a treatable disorder. A simple two-question test may indicate whether an individual has a gambling problem. Answering “yes” to either question indicates further assessment by a counselor or clinical professional is recommended. 1. Have you ever had to lie to people important to you about how much you gambled? 2. Have you felt the need to bet more and more money? If gambling becomes more than a game or entertainment, there is help. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Or in Nebraska call 1-800-522-4700. (this sentence was added) “To support anyone who needs help, on Derby Day or any other day, KYCPG provides the 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) helpline,” Stone said. “The last survey of Kentucky citizens indicated there are 9,000 active pathological (addicted) gamblers in Kentucky, with another 50,000 problem gamblers and an additional 190,000 at risk of developing a gambling problem. Gambling addiction costs the state an estimated $121 annually. Those needing help or those who are concerned about an individual’s behavior and wish more information can call the helpline, speak with a trained telephone counselor, obtain referrals to Gamblers Anonymous or certified gambler counselors, or request more information on the addiction.” Save the Date
Talk of The Town Presents “Mind over Money” Wednesday, May 19 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss hearing guest speaker Gina Fricke of Peace and Power Counseling and participating in a unique networking activity. Join area professionals for a networking opportunity like no other! It’s about organizations serving women. It’s about community resources. In short, it’s all about you. Mark your calendar now and watch for registration information coming soon! Talk of the Town is presented by the Women’s Fund of Omaha Mark your calendar now and watch for registration information coming soon! Talk of the Town is presented by the Women’s Fund of Omaha |
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