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I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist currently studying a doctorate at Canterbury Christ Church University. I am passionate about increasing the understanding of the experiences of significant others affected by gambling. For my thesis, I am carrying out a research study that looks at experiences of significant others who are in a relationship with someone who engages in harmful gambling and who are raising children with this person.
Taking part in the study involves participants being interviewed for 60-90 minutes about their experiences. It can be a really great way for participants to have a therapeutic experience of talking to a trained mental health professional about their experiences and to also feel that they are contributing to research that can help to inform how NHS gambling services are provided to significant others in the future.
There is also a £10 Amazon voucher for taking part.
To take part, you must:
– Be 18 or over
– Be currently in a relationship and co-parenting children between ages 0-17 with someone who engages in harmful gambling, or have been in such a relationship within the last two years
If you’re interested in finding out more, please email Trainee Clinical Psychologist Melissa
Brown at: mb1831@canterbury.ac.uk who can forward you further details about the study.