1. Role of the Social Worker

2. STEP Assignments;
Family Conferences;
1:1 & groups.
Explaining the meaning and
purpose of the 12 Step programme.

3. STEP 2 : Encouraging attendance at G.A. and GAM. ANON.
Asking for help. Higher Power
Connect with others. Social supports
Introduce to others in Recovery – non- gambling peers. (Social)

4. STEP 3 : Motivational enhancement.
Making a decision: What have I to gain V. What have I to lose?
Following guidance from others who are making a similar journey in recovery, and seeking inner guidance.
Plan daily / weekly schedule.

5. STEP 4 : The process of self examination/ self discovery.
Write Life Story.
(fears, resentments, sex, secrets)
This brings up blocked emotions that will begin to be released, and re-framed. (psycho)

6. STEP 5 : Sharing their life story ;
a healing process.
Taking responsibility for their mistakes.

7. STEP 6/7 : Transforming defective
Thinking, Feeling, Behaviour.
Integrating the Shadow, and Ego-dominated self.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses.
(Psychological)

8. STEP 8/9 : Restoring Right Relationships
Begin with family.
Helping them to make Amends.
Deciding when and how.
Financial matters/ Budgeting/ Legal issues
They need direction.
To move from isolation to
involvement (Social)

9. STEP 10 : Explain to them the value
of a daily check-up.
Show them how to do it.

10. STEP 11 : Encouraging ‘Time-Out’,
Meditation, Relaxation.
Connect; ask Guidance
(spiritual)

11. STEP 12 : The value of Service;
going beyond self;
reaching out to others.
Carry the Message