Navigating Pet Loss
Grief Counseling in Seattle and throughout Washington State
You’re devastated about losing the animal in your life and unsure how to keep going without them.
Perhaps this is your experience…
You’re heartbroken. The profound sadness is suffocating. You always knew this would be hard, but it feels even worse than you imagined.
It feels wrong that life just keeps going — you need it to pause.
Your mind keeps desperately trying to write a different ending. Part of you can’t believe this is happening.
This feels even harder than losing a person in your life.
Even though you’re going through the motions and maybe even pretending you’re ok, the truth is life feels impossible.
You keep wondering, “Could I have done more?” or “Did we make the right decision?” and you are overwhelmed with guilt and regret.
The pressure to “get over it”, or the suggestion to “just get another pet” leaves you feeling dismissed.
Missing your animal is excruciating. You would give anything to have more time with them.
Your sense of identity and purpose have been rattled. You don’t really recognize your life anymore — you’re lost and unsteady.
Imagine if you could find a path through the grief that left you feeling more connected and hopeful.
Through our work together you will:
Identify practical coping tools to help the overwhelm and anxiety feel more manageable.
Find ways to stay connected to your pet.
Honor your animal and your relationship with them.
Trust that you can find your way through the grief.
Feel less alone and isolated in your grief.
Tell the truth about your pain and be believed.
Honor everything that you lost and all parts of your experience, even the ones that don’t seem to make sense.
Have a dedicated space and time to truly grieve.
