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THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS
INTRODUCTION: 1 of 12 GRIEVING OVER THE LOSS OF YOUR PRECIOUS PET 11 Different Paths on your Journey This is NOT the path you wanted!...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – What you might Experience
2 of 12 Experience of Pet Loss WHAT YOU MIGHT EXPERIENCE What the caterpillar perceives is the end, to the butterfly is just the...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – GUILT
3 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS GUILT Pet owners often assume total responsibility for a pet’s life, and therefore, often extend that...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – COPING WITH GUILT
4 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS COPING WITH GUILT Although the specific reason for feelings of guilt differs from person to person, almost...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Four Common Grief Reactions
5 OF 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS FOUR COMMON GRIEF REACTIONS PHYSICAL Back, neck, and muscle pain Weight loss Weakness or fatigue Stomach...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Coping Through Holidays and Special Days
6 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL DAYS Facing holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special days the first time...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Self-Care During the Grieving Process
7 OF 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS Self-Care During the Grieving Process Grief can affect every aspect of your being. Therefore, your...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Signs You Are Healing
8 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS SIGNS THAT YOU ARE HEALING you think more about your pet’s life than you do about her/his death emotions...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Children and Pet Loss
9 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS CHILDREN AND PET LOSS Determine Your Child’s Current Level of Understanding about Death ​Up to...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Reaction of Other Pet(s) in the Home
10 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS REACTION OF OTHER PET(S) IN THE HOME If you have other pets in your home, you might find they seem to be...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Supporting a Grieving Loved One
11 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS SUPPORTING A GRIEVING LOVED ONE Many pets are more closely bonded to one family member than another, and...
THE EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS – Ways You Can Remember Your Pet
12 of 12 EXPERIENCE OF PET LOSS WAYS YOU CAN REMEMBER YOUR PET • have a funeral or memorial service • write poetry, a farewell letter, or...
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