Pet Loss Bereavement Sessions

The Special Bond Between Human & Pet
The bond between humans and their animal companions is a lifelong commitment based in selfless caring. It is the type of relationship that is deep, pure and stems from love without conditions, judgment, or expectations.

The Nature of Pet Loss
Society does not readily acknowledge and validate pet loss the way it does the loss of a human loved one. When pet parents mourn, their loss is often considered less significant than a human loss, which makes it all the more difficult for people to fully recognize the depth of their pain. It can hinder or delay the natural and normal grieving process.

Michele Granberg, Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist

Why is losing a pet so hard?
Almost all pet parents experience some guilt or remorse no matter the circumstances of their loss. These feelings are common but they can be hard to cope with. In some extreme cases, pet parents experience some degree of trauma, including flashbacks, nightmares and obsessions, which can be too difficult to manage on their own.

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What is a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist?

The heartbreak of losing a beloved pet leaves us wracked with sadness and despair. A Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist is a helping professional who is trained to understand the unique symptoms of pet loss grief. As a Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist, Michele knows how to offer the right type and amount of support as you begin to heal.

What does a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist do?

As your companion on the journey, a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist creates time and space for
you to talk about your feelings and be truly heard.

In addition, you may receive resources, educational information, and coping tools that are tailored just for you and your unique situation.

Michele’s Story

I've lived with dogs my whole life. Each furry friend has etched a deep permanent place in my heart. They have made me a better person. When Miles, my 11-year-old Cairn Terrier, succumbed to cancer, I mourned his loss as we do any beloved family member. The pain still co-exists with immense gratitude for the years we spent together.

As with any intensely emotional event, I was kicked out of my normal robotic day-to-day routine. The shock to my system caused me to reflect upon the larger meaning and hidden lessons woven into the experience of death.

From that painful personal experience was born the desire to help others through the grieving of their pets. In 2020, I was pleased to complete extensive certification training as a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist so I can bring my knowledge and experience to support you during this tender time.

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ARE YOU HAVING ANY OF THESE EXPERIENCES?

You're judging or criticizing yourself for decisions you made

You’re struggling to imagine enjoying life without
your beloved pet

You’re having trouble
functioning normally again

You’ve been told that your pet’s death is imminent and you’re struggling with what is known
as anticipatory grief

You can’t stop crying or
thinking about your pet

You simply want someone compassionate and understanding to talk to about what you're going through

If so, Pet Bereavement Sessions may be right for you

Our animal companions teach us more than we could have expected and love us more than we could have hoped...
that's why we miss them more than we could have imagined.

— AUTHOR UNKNOWN

Individual Support Sessions
1-on-1 private sessions are offered in-person in central NJ, or via Skype, Zoom, Facebook Messenger, or phone. Monday - Saturday.

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Healing from Pet Loss Group Workshop
This workshop is designed for anyone who has experienced or anticipates losing a beloved pet. You will receive education on the nature of grieving, tools to help you heal, professional facilitation and group support.
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COST: $20
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