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Overcoming gambling addiction, finding hope and giving back with Ross Durkin

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Ross tells his harrowing story of his lived experience of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and addiction. He shares his recovery story with us in the hope that it assists in alleviating the stigma of mental health and suicide. He has been sober and gamble-free for nearly 20 years.

Biography

Ross has worked in the mental health field since completing a Bachelor of Counselling in 2015. He has delivered cognitive behavioural therapy as a group facilitator to clients experiencing mood and addiction disorders, individual counselling and facilitated suicide prevention workshops.

Ross is currently employed with Lifeline Australia as a member of their special project team. His current role is assisting NSW regional towns that have a high incidence of suicide.

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If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact

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Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie

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Ross tells his harrowing story of his lived experience of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression and addiction. He shares his recovery story with us in the hope that it assists in alleviating the stigma of mental health and suicide. He has been sober and gamble-free for nearly 20 years.

Biography

Ross has worked in the mental health field since completing a Bachelor of Counselling in 2015. He has delivered cognitive behavioural therapy as a group facilitator to clients experiencing mood and addiction disorders, individual counselling and facilitated suicide prevention workshops.

Ross is currently employed with Lifeline Australia as a member of their special project team. His current role is assisting NSW regional towns that have a high incidence of suicide.

*****

We hope that you enjoyed this episode of Kintsugi Heroes.

Please take care: if you have been triggered by listening to this episode we recommend you get in contact with someone who can help keep you safe and give you the support you need. This may be Lifeline, AA, a friend, a counsellor, or some other support group.

If you’d like to share your story on Kintsugi Heroes, please get in touch by contacting us via the website here - https://www.kintsugiheroes.com.au/contact

We hope you continue enjoying the heroes stories!

Warmly,

The Kintsugi Heroes team

YouTube || Facebook || Instagram || LinkedIn || Website

Theme Song: "Broken" by Colin Lillie

  continue reading

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