Dealing with Grief - ON DEMAND

Course overview

The death of a pet is, for many, the worst personal loss they have ever experienced. Complicate the event with the possibility of euthanasia and the emotions can be too much for some pet parents to bare. How, when, and why veterinary professionals can make a difference at such an important time is essential to maintaining not only the human animal bond, but the doctor-client bond as well. There is no better time to show your clients you care than by helping through the difficult journey of pet loss. We cannot discuss the different ways clients face death without first understanding what grief is and how it can look. An important part of ministering to the grief is knowing that grief can present in many ways. There are many styles to grief, and it does not follow any particular timeline. Grief is often said to have different stages, however, they aren't concrete. This talk will go over a number of different presentations of grief and tips on how to handle them!