Grief Counseling

Group Counseling for Pet Loss
Individual Counseling for Pet Loss
Referral & Educational Information for Pet Loss

and

are proud to offer GRIEF COUNSELING
to anyone grieving the loss of a pet.

Are you facing the loss of a much loved pet? Sometimes it helps to talk to someone who understands. If you or someone you know is experiencing feelings of loss, despair, or depression after the loss of a pet, you are welcome to attend free group counseling the first and the third Tuesday of each month. The groups are led by Dr. Trish Lane, a licensed clinical psychologist and one of the owners of the California Animal Referral & Emergency Hospital.

Pet Loss Support and Education

Shiva’s Center for the Human-Animal Bond provides education, guidance and support for pet-loving families as they cope with the devastating loss of their companion animal.

INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE:

Grief education including what helps to soften the pain
Emotional support and an opportunity to relate with others who are grieving
A supportive environment to honor and celebrate their companion, AND
Referrals to qualified professionals and other community support services

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LOCATION:		Hospice of Santa Barbara A Volunteer Hospice Organization 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste 100 Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (805) 563-8820 DOWNLOAD MAP

DATE:		FIRST and THIRD Tuesday of EACH month (excluding major holidays)

TIME:		6:30 – 7:30 PM

PARKING:		Free street parking, parking in Antioch garage first come basis

COST:		FREE to the public

WHAT TO BRING:		Photos and/or any memorabilia (favorite toy, collar, bandana, etc) that you’d like to share

FACILITATOR(S):		Dr. Trish Lane Eva Van Prooyen, MA, MFT All groups are led by licensed mental health professionals

FOR INFO:		(805) 687-7001 or (805) 899-CARE www.shivascenter.org www.carehospital.org

Pet Loss Web Resources

www.petloss.com
www.aplb.org
www.in-memory-of-pets.com
www.lightning-strike.com
www.methuen-mspca.org/petcare/htm/petloss.htm
Veterinary students at the University of California at Davis staff the pet loss support hotline, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM (PST). The phone number is 530-752-4200 or you can access pet loss information through www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss/index.htm.
You may also want to check with your local library or bookstore for available literature. A few recommended titles are
- The Tenth Good Thing About Barney, Judith Viorst, 1975
- Pet Love, Betty White, William Morrow and Company, 1983
- When Your Pet Dies: How to Cope with Your Feelings, Quackenbush and Graveline, Simon and Schuster, 1985.
- Angel by My Side: The True Story of a Dog Who Saved a Man and a Man Who Saved a Dog, Mike Lingenfelter and David Frei.
- Geadon’s Gift: Surviving the Loss of Your Pet: Coloring Book, Cheryl A. Underhill and Kathy Ferdon.
- Pet Loss and Human Emotion: Guiding Clients Through Grief. Falconguide Ser., Cheri B. Ross and Jane B. Sorensen.
- Grieving the Death of a Pet, Betty J. Carmack, RN, EdD.
- Saying Good-Bye to the Pet You Love, A Complete Resource to Help You, Dr. Lori Green and Jacqueline Landis.

For more info about our Licensed Clinical Psychologist, please see Dr. Trish Lane