Comprehensive Look at Pet Aftercare: From Final Disposition, Memorialization, to Pet Bereavement

Course overview

Comprehensive Look at Pet Aftercare: From Final Disposition, Memorialization, to Pet Bereavement course meets the non-medical definition for veterinarians and veterinarian technicians for continuing education requirements specifically in pet aftercare and pet bereavement. This course may be presented in multiple settings and media including: An onsite interactive workshop, at conference as either a seminar or keynote, as an interactive workshop online, or through video presentation. Description of Workshop: Pets are now considered important members of our families more than ever, especially since COVID. Many families usually have more than one pet. Some couples choose pets over having children. Pets provide us with unconditional love and support, waiting for us and greeting us when we come home from work or school, cuddling with us, caring for us in many ways including as therapeutic and protective dogs. There are many health benefits of having a pet family member. When our pet family members pass away, there may be intense and overwhelming grief that can bring with it depression and a loss of direction. Where do our pet family members turn? Research has shown that veterinarians and their staff are many times the first professionals pet families look to for trusted pet aftercare options once a pet passes. Therefore, it is important for veterinarians and veterinarian technicians to provide informed guidance to their pet families based on sound knowledge of pet aftercare options and bereavement. This course is to help to understand roles in the veterinarian field in being a part of ultimately fostering a healthy grief journey through the areas outlined. About the Presenter: Dr. Ruth Ann Wood-Humiston, licensed funeral director for over 30 years, certified pet funeral director, certified pet bereavement specialist, certified crematory operator, second-generation owner of a human funeral home and crematory, founder and owner of a full-service pet funeral home and crematory, and professional certified educator and researcher, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this course to help those in the veterinarian field to better under pet aftercare disposition, memorialization, and pet bereavement.