Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Coping with Pet Loss | What do do when your companion crosses the rainbow bridge
Coping with Pet Loss | What do do when your companion crosses the rainbow bridge
Coping with Pet Loss | What do do when your companion crosses the rainbow bridge
Thursday 26th January 2023
Learn how to cope with pet loss with Dr. Snipes' insights and strategies on 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing After Pet Loss: Navigating Grief and Finding Comfort
Grief and bereavement are reactions to the loss of something important to you. The loss of a pet companion may have many different meanings for a person, and not everybody is going to get it, but that does not mean that your grief is invalid.
Losing a pet can feel like losing a family member. In this episode of the 'Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes', Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes dives deep into the emotional rollercoaster that follows the loss of a beloved animal companion. Pets bring structure, joy, and companionship into our lives, and their absence can leave a significant void. Dr.
Snipes explores how this loss can trigger a cascade of emotions, from guilt and helplessness to reflections on past losses and even our own mortality. She breaks down the phases of grief specific to pet loss, including anticipatory grief, which many pet owners experience as their pets age or become ill. Dr. Snipes emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing these feelings to prevent prolonged sorrow.
She offers practical coping strategies to help pet owners navigate this challenging time, such as creating rituals to honor their pets and finding support in communities that understand this unique type of grief. Whether you're dealing with the recent loss of a pet or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and comfort. Remember, your grief is real, and there are ways to heal.