The holiday season brings a host of challenges and opportunities.
But what happens when we lose a beloved dog, cat, or other pet in the midst of it all? How do we grieve and mourn their death?
In this video, I share tips for coping with the loss of your pet during the winter holidays. As emotions arise – the sadness, loneliness, guilt, joy, hope – there is an opportunity for celebrating your pet and strengthening your love for them.
Adapted from an article in Psychology Today, I created an acronym, S-A-C-R-E-D, as outlined below. (Adam Clark, the author, has a great blog on animal attachment worth checking out.)
A rrange time
C reate tradition
R eceive tears
E ngage with others
D abble with happiness
More Articles on Pet Less and Grieving:
- Losing Our Pets: How We Grow From Grief
- How People Grieve The Loss Of A Pet
- The Pain Of Pet Loss: Why We Should Take It More Seriously
- Is Crying Good for You?
- The Benefits of Sadness
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Disclaimer: The producers of this video are members of the pet loss industry, not medical professionals or mental health counsellors. We strive for well-researched accuracy, but this content does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice and is for informational and educational purposes only.