Bereavement Support
The grief of losing a pet is very real, and and can begin even before they are actually gone. The sadness can be profound. Our animal companions are such important parts of our families and daily routines, their absence can leave us with a feeling of loneliness that is hard to escape. Trying to navigate this grief, and support children and other pets through it as well can become overwhelming.
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Knowing what to expect can help. So can finding ways to memorialize your pet and celebrate the life they shared with you. If you need someone to talk to who knows what you are going through, there are support groups and pet bereavement counsellors who can help.
Help to Cope with the Loss of a Pet
They are not 'Just A Pet'. And when you're grieving their loss, you need the support of someone who really understands that.
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That's why we are so proud to partner with Louise from Light After Loss, who specialises in helping people going through pet bereavement. Light After Loss offers a range of online options including one-to-one sessions, group support programs, workshops, podcasts, and free resources, to help give you the support you need in the way that is most comfortable for you.
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Learn more at lightafterloss.ie
Emotions of Grief
1) Denial
2) Bargaining
3) Guilt
4) Anger
5) Depression
6) Acceptance
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How to Cope with Pet Grief,
According to a Therapist
Article from Charlie Health
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from Living with Pet Bereavement
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Advice from Dog's Trust on
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from Cornell University
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PDSA article on
Pet Bereavement Counselling
& Support Groups
Pet Loss Support
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Bereavement Support
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Pet Bereavement Counselling​
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Pet Loss Counselling
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Psychotherapy and Pet Bereavement​​
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Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
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Anonymous Mental Health Support
Supporting Grieving Pets
from the PDSA
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from the American Kennel Club
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University of Florida Article on
Reactions of Other Pets in the Home
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from VCA Hospitals
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Helping Your Pet Cope with the Grief and Loss of Another Pet
Advice from Lap of Love
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Helping Your Grieving Pet After the Loss of a Loved One
from MSPCA Angell
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Advice from Dog's Trust on
Helping Grieving Dogs​​
Helping Children Cope with Pet Bereavement
from Children's Grief Centre
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Death of Pets: Talking to Children
from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Helping Children Cope with the Loss of an Animal Companion
from Lap of Love
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and
After Your Pet Dies: Pet Loss Information for Young People, Age 7-13
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Helping Teenagers Cope with the Death of a Pet
from The Ralph Site