Grief Support.
When a cherished pet passes away, it often causes an overwhelming feeling of sadness and heartbreak for the whole family. Grief is the very natural response to the loss of a significant person or thing from our life. The length of time is different for everyone as they move through the process and there is no right or wrong way of doing it.
It is normal to experience a wide range of feelings when you are grieving such as sadness, guilt, anger, denial, depression and more. The process of grieving for a pet is no different than mourning the death of a human being. It is important not to fault anyone who cannot appreciate the depth of your grief for a pet. The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone.
It is important that you can recognise and acknowledge when you may require additional or professional help to deal with your grief. We are committed to training our staff in all areas of grief counselling, with the vision of providing the highest support and care.
Signs of Grief.
While some people may be openly expressive in their grief, it is important to be aware of and acknowledge other forms of grief.
These can include:
Crying and sadness (or a reluctance to cry)
Difficulty concentrating on everyday tasks
Sleep deprivation
Depression
Feeling constantly tense and stressed
Losing interest and motivation in normal interests/habits
Grief Counselling Available.
Pet Angel Wings offers professional counselling. These sessions aim to help with:
Understanding the grieving and mourning process
Addressing feelings of depression or conflict
Adjusting and moving forward
For anyone who needs professional advice and/or counselling about the death of their pet, we offer one-hour sessions that can take place at our office or your home, and will be conducted by our qualified counsellor.