Books by Terrence D. Shulman:

Bought Out and Spent

Bought Out and $pent!
Recovery from Compulsive $hopping and $pending

by Terrence D. Shulman
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Biting the hand that feeds

Biting the Hand That Feeds
The Employee Theft Epidemic

by Terrence D. Shulman
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Something for Nothing

Something For Nothing
Shoplifting Addiction
and Recovery

by Terrence D. Shulman
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Terrence Shulman
JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAAC, CPC
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20 QUESTIONS
Assessment for Compulsive Shoplifting

1. Have you ever lost time from work or school due to shoplifting?

Y/N

2. Has shoplifting ever created problems in your relationships?

Y/N

3. Has shoplifting ever affected your reputation or people’s opinion of you?

Y/N

4. Have you ever felt guilt, shame, or remorse after shoplifting?

Y/N

5. Did you ever shoplift to get money to pay debts or to solve money issues?

Y/N

6. Did shoplifting ever cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency?

Y/N

7. Did you ever experience a “high” or “rush” of excitement when you shoplifted?

Y/N

8. Have you ever shoplifted to escape worries or troubles?

Y/N

9. Has shoplifting caused you to have difficulty eating or sleeping?

Y/N

10. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create an urge to shoplift?

Y/N

11. Have you noticed you began shoplifting more frequently over time?

Y/N

12. Have you ever considered self-destruction or suicide as a result of your shoplifting?

Y/N

13. Upon stopping shoplifting, did you continue to be tempted/preoccupied by it?

Y/N

14. Have you kept your shoplifting a secret from most of those you are close to?

Y/N

15. Have you told yourself “this is my last time” and still shoplifted again?

Y/N

16. Have you continued to shoplift despite having been confronted or arrested?

Y/N

17. Do you often feel angry or feel a need for control?

Y/N

18. Do you have persistent feelings of life being unfair?

Y/N

19. Do you have persistent feelings of entitlement to get “something for nothing?

Y/N

20. Do you have trouble speaking up for yourself, asking for help, or saying “no"?

Y/N

Most compulsive shoplifters will answer yes to at least seven (7) of these questions, C.A.S.A. & professional counseling is recommend for compulsive shoplifters.

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Formulated by
Terrence Daryl Shulman, JD, LMSW, ACSW, CAAC, CPC
Founder/Director, The Shulman Center for Theft Addictions & Disorders
Founder, C.A.S.A. (Cleptomaniacs And Shoplifters Anonymous)
Author of “Something for Nothing: Shoplifting Addiction & Recovery” (2003)

(adapted from the Gambler's Anonymous 20 Questions)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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