{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"77. Good Grief: Don't Let Gambling Take You Out","description":"Experiencing grief and loss is hard enough.&amp;nbsp; But, when grief leads to gambling problems, it gets harder. Grief (like other big stressors) can create risk for gambling getting out of control.&amp;nbsp; It can also set the stage for a relapse if you previously stopped gambling.&amp;nbsp; In this episode of Fold em, we hear from Sam about her experiences with grief and problem gambling and what has helped her with both issues.&amp;nbsp; Heidi Furrer, a counsellor with Gambling Support BC who facilitates a workshop on grief and gambling, offers ideas for getting on solid footing again. Listen to episode 77 and hear about:  Why grief and loss can trigger gambling problems How to cope with both grief and problem gambling The benefits of continuing to stay connected to a loved one who has died  To learn more, read the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.&amp;nbsp; Inspiration for this episode came from Lorraine Hedtke's work on Re-membering Practices.&amp;nbsp; Find out more at www.rememberingpractices.com. If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.&amp;nbsp; Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada:&amp;nbsp; click here United States:&amp;nbsp; National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom:&amp;nbsp; GamCare Australia:&amp;nbsp; Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for &quot;Gambling Problem Help&quot; in your country. To connect with online groups and supports, here's some options: Gamblers Anonymous Gam-Anon GamTalk (online chat forum) Recovery Road Online Gamblers in Recovery The Broke Girl Society Connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast.&amp;nbsp; You can also reach out through Foldempodcast@gmail.com.&amp;nbsp; We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. &amp;nbsp;Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems","author_url":"https:\/\/www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/29860048\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/29860048"}