Concerned Others Gambling Screen

Sometimes someone else’s gambling can affect the health and well-being of others who may be concerned. The gambling behaviour is often hidden and unexpected, while its effects can be confusing, stressful and long-lasting.

To help us identify if this is a factor in your own well-being could you answer the questions below to the best of your ability.

COGS Screen

1. Do you think you have been affected by someone else's gambling?
   - No, never (you need not continue further)
   - I don't know for sure
   - Yes, in the past
   - Yes, that's happening to me now
2. How would you describe the effect of that person's gambling on you now? (identify one or more)
   - I'm uncertain
   - I worry about it sometimes
   - I am nervous about it
   - It is affecting my health
   - It is hard to talk with anyone about it
   - I am concerned about my or my family's safety
   - It doesn't affect me anymore
3. When I think about it, gambling has sometimes caused me problems. (identify one or more)
   - I would like some information
   - I would like to talk about it in confidence with someone
   - I would like some support or help
   - Nothing at this stage

Scoring Guide:

This is an awareness-raising questionnaire that allows a person affected by another's gambling to indicate what assistance they desire. Oasis Centres work with the person affected by gambling as fully and seriously as the gamblers themselves.

• A 'Yes' to any one of the last three responses to the first question identifies that the person may be adversely affected by another's gambling.
• Question two provides an opportunity for the person to think of ways in which they are currently affected by the gambling of someone close to them.
• Responses to question three can be followed up as necessary through contacting one of our centres.

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COGS (Concerned Others' Gambling Screen)
Developed by Dr Sean Sullivan, Abacus Counselling & Training Services Ltd, www.acts.co.nz