Life Challenges • Addiction The role of denial in the life of a compulsive gambler Obviously, the gambler himself can exhibit denial, and in fact probably luxuriates in it for many years – it is, afte... Article
Life Challenges • Addiction His ticket home: A gambler’s story Bill and I looked in Allen’s car and found lottery tickets everywhere. They were under the seats, stuffed in the glov... Article
Life Challenges • Addiction What is a gambling addiction? It is not how much money a person gambles away that matters, but why they gamble. The “why” of a gambling addiction i... Article
Life Challenges • Addiction Are you a compulsive gambler? On their website, Gamblers Anonymous provides a list of 20 questions that will help you determine if you are a compul... Article
Life Challenges • Addiction Q&A: Is my spouse a compulsive gambler? Unfortunately, the gambler isn’t the only one subject to the deceit of denial. It can affect his spouse and family, too. Article
Life Challenges • Addiction Gambling's impact on families The far-reaching consequences of compulsive gambling involve the lives of spouses, children, friends, extended family... Article
Life Challenges • Addiction Q&A: What does it mean to be "an enabler"? “Enabling” can be succinctly defined as any action that makes it easier for the addict (in this case, the gambler) to... Article
Parenting • Addiction What to watch for to combat gambling addiction in children and teens Millions of kids just like Jerry have become hooked on gambling while still in grade school. They often begin gamblin... Article
Parenting • Online safety How to protect your teen from online gambling The National Research Council reports that 52 per cent to 89 per cent of teens have gambled or are currently gambling... Article
Ministry News • Ministry News Kids and online gambling: 3 resources for parents Kids aren't immune to the dangers of online gambling. As parents, it’s vital to have meaningful conversations about t... Blog post
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Understanding addiction Addictions are an example of this. Many things that represent temptations for misuse (such as alcohol, drugs, sex, fo... Article
Life Challenges • Pornography (women) Healing relationships in addiction recovery It takes time for your family and loved ones to learn to trust you again. Be patient, and be consistent. Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries Tough love in adult relationships: What it is, what it’s not and how to use it The concept of tough love has been around for a long time – and it’s been misunderstood and misused for just as long.... Article
Life Challenges • Boundaries Codependency: What is it? By general definition, codependency is an adaptive coping mechanism used compulsively by those trying to find persona... Article
Life Challenges • Alcoholism Causes of alcoholism There are two main factors that influence whether someone is predisposed to the disease of alcoholism. Article
Life Challenges • Finances Identifying dollar destroyers Why do most of us live paycheque to paycheque when we live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world? Article
Ministry News • Ministry News Resources and encouragement for facing addiction We at Focus on the Family Canada want to provide you with tools, resources and referrals to help you get started on a... Blog post
Marriage • Emotional intimacy Why is commitment in marriage so difficult? Commitment means making a choice to give up other choices. This simple truth explains why marriage can be so difficult. Article