Pet Loss | Grieving During the Holiday Season (6 Tips)


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.)

Introduction (and remembering Noodle!)
S ay no
A rrange time
C reate tradition
R eceive tears
E ngage with others
D abble with happiness

 

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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.
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