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Grieving the loss of a dearly loved animal friend? Pet loss counselling can help

By External Source / March 14, 2016
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Losing an animal friend can feel as devastating as losing a human loved one. For many people their animal friend has been the most significant “other” in their lives and with the animal’s passing they experience a deep hurt and grief that often their human family and friends do not understand. They might say “oh, […]

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Ideas for Managing Your Grief

By External Source / March 6, 2016
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Cry when and how you need to – You have lost a special companion. Strong emotions can be a part of grief. Walk or exercise if you are able and try to eat and sleep regularly. Keep to your normal routine as much as possible as this can provide you some stability and a framework […]

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Counsellor considers the loss of her own pet

By External Source / February 21, 2016
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For Lucy One morning when I was feeling particularly sad about Lucy I remembered a client from years ago. This woman sought counseling following the death of both a parent and a sibling. She spoke powerfully of the months she had cared for her mother as she died. She stoically described caring for her brother […]

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Pet Loss Support – grief counseling – USA

By External Source / February 15, 2016
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Pet Loss Support – grief counseling For a comprehensive list of counselors in the USA the Asso­ci­a­tion For Pet Loss and Bereave­ment (APLB)  has an excel­lent website that we recommend: www.aplb.org Chicago VMA 630-325-1600 Cornell University 607-253-3932 University of Illinois 217-244-CARE (2273) or 877-394-CARE Michigan State University 517-432-2696 P&G Pet CaremPet Loss Support Hotline 888-332-7738 The Ohio State University […]

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