One of the things that can prolong the grief after the death of a pet is the lack of understanding you may encounter from people around you. After the loss of a human family member you can usually get sympathy, understanding and support from the … [Read more...]
How shamanic journeying can help you heal after pet loss
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There is a lot of information available about coping with grief after pet loss, but from what I have seen, very little of that information includes the animals - the pet who died and surviving pets who are grieving the death of their friend. Great … [Read more...]
Dreaming while awake – a tool for healing
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Today I am going to share with you a simple technique that will help you heal in a stressful situation, whether you are stressed at your work or you are grieving the death of your pet. I discovered it one day while I was sitting at a table in a café, … [Read more...]
Jonathan Livingston Seagull revisited
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The other day I was looking for something inspiring to read for a train ride and Richard Bach's book "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" suddenly caught my attention. I hadn't read that book in years, and I felt it was time for a re-read. Jonathan … [Read more...]
Journaling to help you heal after pet loss
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After the death of a beloved pet, one of the tools you can use to cope with grief and move through the grieving process is journaling. Here are a few tips on how to get started with Stream of consciousness writing. Write in longhand; pen on paper - … [Read more...]
How to avoid prolonged grief after pet loss
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If you are grieving the death of a beloved pet, you are likely to be facing one or more of the following challenges: The people around you don't understand or acknowledge your grief. You're looking for compassion and answers, and all you get is … [Read more...]
Can you mourn a guinea pig or a fish?
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Most of the time when we talk about pets, we are referring to cats and dogs. Although cats and dogs are the most common pets, many people have other kinds of animals as a pet. It is the bond and not the size or species that matters And it doesn't … [Read more...]
Love never dies
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When our pet dies, it feels like our heart is breaking in a thousand pieces, and saying goodbye can be almost too painful. But one thing is worth reminding ourselves of, and that is that while our pet's physical body is gone, the love we shared does … [Read more...]
You never know who will show up!
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Power animals and other helping spirits can be of great help to you and your pet, both while your pet is alive and after your pet has died (see "Power animals - a little known source of healing after pet loss"). You may have an idea of what kind of … [Read more...]
