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Pet Loss: a Spiritual Guide

By Julia Harris

· 2019-08-02

Millions of households include animal companions. The grief that follows the death of an animal companion has only recently become recognized and in 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 you:Cope through the many emotional reactions and responses in the grieving processLearn about available final arrangements, such as a pet cemetery burial, cremation, or home burialHonor your pet with provided rituals or ideas to create your own ceremonyHeal the grief with provided meditationsManage the trauma of a terminally ill or runaway petAssist children in coping with and recovering from their griefUnderstand how different spiritual belief systems recognize and counsel pet lossReaders 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.

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