Sometimes our friends and family fail us. They're either too wrapped up in their own challenges or they lack the skills and empathy to relate to the pain of our pet loss. When loved ones aren't able to provide pet loss support, find other ways to gain the help you need.
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Rituals like memorial services, milestone markers, and other mindful practices can be extremely useful in healing through pet grief. These ideas may make the process smoother for you.
Facing pet grief milestones with purpose and mindfulness can be useful in going through the healing process. This count-up timer has been useful to us as we've grieved the loss of our Tia. May it help you, too.
Turn your pet photos into a pictorial story of your animal friend's life. Using your creativity to develop a memorial photobook is a greay way to not only have a keepsake you can treasure, but may also aid in your bereavement process.
Don't rush to give away or toss your pet's possessions. Take your time to avoid making decisions that you may regret later. This guide will help you balance the immediate need to protect your heart from sights that hurt you with the desire of your future self to have some pet mementos months or years down the road. Breathe.
You find yourself in the midst of having to deal with the death of an animal companion - how do you care for yourself so that you don't fall apart? Our guide to protecting your emotional wellbeing during this time will help.
Know someone going through pet loss? Offer your support and compassion in ways that are positive and meaningful. This guide provides the practical and mindful ideas you need to be a source of peace and comfort.
Experiencing pet loss can be extremely challenging for anyone, but the seniors in your life may have unique needs with which you can help during their stages of grief. Use this guide to provide meainingful support and encouragement.
Supporting children in the wake of a pet loss can be a daunting task, but these guidelines and tips will make the process easier. Know how to support good mental health in kids and what NOT to say to them after the loss of a pet.
Don't let anyone suggest that the grief you feel at the loss of your pet is any less real than the pain others experience. Cultivating your mental health starts by acknowledging the legitimacy of your loss. Here's the science that explains why it's as intense as losing a family member or worse.