Lori Rugle, PhD: The Importance of Language in Addressing Gaming Disorder: Shame & Stigma – Oregon PGS Online Learning Series

Lori Rugle, PhD: The Importance of Language in Addressing Gaming Disorder: Shame & Stigma – Oregon PGS Online Learning Series

08.19.20Vicki Linton

(Time: 1pm-3pm ET / 10am-12pm PT) Dr. Rugle: “A couple of years I ago, I was sitting next to a dear friend and person in recovery from a gambling disorder. I leaned over and whispered to her how distressing I found it for the presenter to refer to a person in recovery as “the gambler.” She said, “I know, if they say that one more time, I may scream.” This use of language is the norm, not the exception. It is so ubiquitous we don’t even think about it. Much more has been written about the significance of the language of recovery in the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health fields; particularly around issues of stigma and shame. This presentation will address the importance of how to use words and language to reduce stigma in the field of gambling disorder for both individuals in recovery and their partners in recovery.”

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