Pet . Therapy. Notes...
anticipatory grief.
the grief before it actually happens
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from the blog.
Grounding Yourself and Bringing Mindfulness to Medical Decisions
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articles.
"When Is It Time to Say Goodbye?"
Free downloadable guide by Kate LaSala - Pet Death Doula
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Euthanasia: How Do I Know When the Time Is Right for My Pet?
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Crossing The Rainbow Bridge: Signs That the End of Life Is Near
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How to Cope When Your Pet is Ill
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Considering Your Pert's Quality of Life in the Midst of Disease
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books.
Surviving the Heartbreak of Choosing Death for Your Pet
Linda Mary Peterson
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Preparing for the Loss of Your Pet: Saying Goodbye with Love, Dignity, and Peace of Mind
Myrna Milani, DVM
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audio.
(Links are to Spotify unless otherwise noted - search your preferred podcast provider)
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Pet Loss & Managing Anticipatory Grief
Lap of Love Co-founder Dr. Mary Gardner and pet loss expert Coleen Ellis discuss coping with and managing anticipatory grief so that you can enjoy this precious time with your beloved pets (YouTube)
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How to Say Goodbye To Your Pet
How To!​​
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Good Grief with Nikki the Death Doula
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Planning for a Peaceful End: Ensuring Quality of Life and End-of-Life Care for Our Animal Companions
Tanja Philhower, MSW, LGSW (YouTube)
support professionals.
(visit therapy/support page for comprehensive resources)
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Lap of Love is a veterinary hospice and in-home euthanasia service with MANY resources on end-of-life care, including quality-of-life assessment tools. They also offer a variety of pet loss support groups, including an "Anticipatory Grief Group." ​​​
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Kate LaSala, CTC, CBCC-KA, PCBC-A, CSAT, FFCP-E
Kate is an end-of-life companion animal doula. She offers support for end-of-life care decisions.
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International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care
Quality of life assessment tools.
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The Tilly Project is an international 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to connect pet owners with end-of-life pet photographers across the world - services free or discounted - varies by photographer.
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The Tilly Project also offers pages on various stages of grief resources - Anticipatory Grief
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