Losing a pet can be a very challenging type of grief. An experience that many have shared with me is quite unique. A pet can offer comfort, acceptance, and unconditional positive regard, sometimes unlike a human. Therefore losing a pet is very difficult. In this second workshop we will again explore some of the challenges that our clients face when losing a pet.
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Learning about assumptions that are commonly made when losing a pet.
- Learn about assumptions that a therapist may make around pet loss
- Learn about different types of pet loss, sudden and anticipated
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Any therapist interested in grief and loss.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- It will raise your awareness of what it is like to work with grief.
Course Content
Presenter
I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and international lecturer. I trained in Guys and St Thomas Hospital Oncology Department working with people anticipating a loss and experiencing bereavement. I work in my private practice online where I work with clients affected by illness and loss, I teach courses to students who are training in therapy, and I supervise. I offer critical incident support to companies such as Disney, Microsoft, Royail Mail and more, when a loss occurs in the workplace.
