Helping someone through the loss of a pet is something many consider trivial but it is not. It is important to treat all losses as important and to learn how to help someone through listening and acknowledgement of their grief.
The article, ‘LOSING A PET” from the USdesk looks at how to talk and listen to someone who loses a pet. The article refers to some helpful ways to guide someone through the loss. The article states,
“While losing a pet is painful and overwhelming, unfortunately, it can also be a very lonely process, as community support typically associated with death is absent when a pet dies. To make matters worse, grieving owners may feel embarrassed over the extent of their own heartbreak and feel ashamed to reach out to friends for comfort.”
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Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification