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The Grieving Process: Coping with Death

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Today on WellCast, we're dealing with a very difficult subject. How do you deal with the death of a loved one? How do you live your life in the face of a life-changing event? We don't have all the answers. See more...

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How to Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Pet

Recovering from the loss of your pet is also dependent on additional steps that go beyond the initial grief process. Consider the following steps that can help you cope as more time goes by.

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Kristeen Cherney
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'Grief Is Grief': Why the Death of a Pet Can Feel Worse Than Losing a Human Loved One

Kaleel Sakakeeny, an ordained animal chaplain and prominent pet loss counselor, knows the loss of an animal companion can come with some serious emotions.

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Kelli Bender
2019
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How to Grieve the Death of a Pet and Find Peace After Your Loss

When her dog died, Ms. Meyers got stuck in grief. She needed to talk about her loss and honor her pet's life in order to find peace again.

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McKenna Meyers
2020
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Coping with the Death of Your Pet

How to take care of yourself, your family, and other pets when you've had to say goodbye.

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The Humane Society of the United States
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Why We Need to Take Pet Loss Seriously

How to handle grief after a pet’s death—and why we all need to change our attitudes about it.

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Guy Winch
2018
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Why Losing a Beloved Pet Hurts So Much and How to Deal with the Grief

A pet is more than just a pet — they're part of the family. That's why it hurts so much when we have to say goodbye to them.

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Lindsay Dodgson
2019
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Coping with the Loss of a Pet

When someone we love – such as a beloved pet – dies, the loss often causes grief and intense sorrow. By physically showing your grief, you actively mourn the death of your beloved pet. This active mourning will move you on a journey toward reconciling with the loss of your pet.

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AVMA.org
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People Need to Be Taken Seriously When They Grieve the Death of a Pet

Losing a beloved pet is always emotionally devastating, yet society doesn’t always recognize just how impactful the loss can be to our emotional and physical health.

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Cesar’s Way
2019
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7 Self-Care Essentials While Grieving the Death of a Pet

Grieving for our companion animals is hard, here are seven strategies to help.

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Adam Clark
2017
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Coping with Losing a Pet

It’s natural to feel devastated by feelings of grief and sadness when a beloved dog, cat, or other pet dies. These tips can help you cope.

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Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, and Robert Segal
2020
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Death or Loss of a Loved One