Mourning PawsCan I make an altar for my pet? By Laurie S. When a beloved pet passes away, the feeling of loss and grief are so immense, it is difficult to know how to navigate the grief. We have lost a life that we were responsible for, as well as a companion, friend, family member. There […]
Authors: Dr. Kiefer, Francesca, LSW Grieving the death of a pet can hurt just as much as grieving the loss of a human. Sometimes more. It can be a hard thing for people who don’t have pets to understand, and that can add hurt and misunderstandings to your grief. You may not have the words […]
Author: Francesca, LSW One of the most common reasons people want to speak with a veterinary social worker is this feeling of guilt. An emotional state of conflict can exist because they feel they aren’t sure if they made the right choice in end-of-life care, quality-of-life assessment, or decision making around a certain set of […]
Author: Dr. Kiefer Your grief is not abnormal. Yet, we often feel that it is. At least until we start hearing from other people that are grieving. Note that I did not say your grief is normal. To say something is normal subconsciously implies that there are “wrong” ways that people experience grief. Each relationship […]
*Thank you to all study participants- this study is now full. If you are interested in this study, stay tuned for results! Can Pet Owners Find Relief and Comfort in their Grieving Process with Self-Directed Grief Resource Tools? Brief summary: In this study each participant will receive a resource tool designed to aid in supporting […]