For many children, their first experience with death is with a pet. Some parents are fearful to discuss death with their children or try to shield them from it. It is important not to shield children but to teach them within their comprehension and age, what death is. Losing a pet is a sad moment but also a learning moment like all loss. It teaches important life skills of how to adjust to loss with the death of future family, friends and other beloved pets. Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Los Grief Support Program
Please also review AIHCP’s Pet Loss Grief Support Program and see if it meets your academic and professional goals. The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in Pet Loss Grief Support.