Grief Counseling Training Article on Grief of Mother Orca

A sad story of grief of a mother whale who lost a calf.  This story shows the universal nature of grief even in nature and how more advanced animals experience it and share it collectively.  Please also review our Grief Counseling Training to learn more and possibly become certified in Grief Counseling

The article, After 17 Days And 1,000 Miles, A Mother Orca’s ‘Tour Of Grief’ Is Over, by Jenny Gathright states,

“After carrying her deceased baby for at least 17 days and 1,000 miles, an orca mother has shown signs of returning to normal.

She was seen Saturday with fellow members of her pod, chasing a school of salmon. She is no longer carrying her baby, and she looks healthy.”