Price : $39.95
PET LOSS
A Spiritual Guide
Author : Julia Harris
ISBN : 9781590560280
Publisher : Lantern Books
Pages : 192
Format : Paperback
Description : The grief that follows the death of a beloved animal companion has only recently become recognized and acknowledged in the mental health field. While it is absolutely normal and healthy to mourn a deceased pet, the grieving process can be crippling emotionally, mentally and even physically.
This insightful and helpful book will help anyone:
• Discover the many emotional reactions and responses to the loss of a pet
• Learn what happens at a pet cemetery burial, cremation or home burial
• Find out arrangements that are legally available that your veterinarian may not tell you about
• Follow the rituals provided or get ideas for developing your own ceremony to honour your pet
• Cope with the trauma of a terminally ill or runaway pet
• Assist your children in coping with and recovering from their loss
• Understand how different spiritual belief systems recognize and counsel pet loss
Readers will learn the psychological facts about the human and animal bond and how to deal with the initial shock of their loss, as well as the anger, guilt and sadness they may feel. Extremely practical, Pet Loss also offers the gift of understanding for those who may feel they are alone in their sorrow.
