Have you suffered the loss of a beloved pet? I am a Social Worker offering a 3-session program to help people cope with their loss. Welcome to my page.
I can teach you techniques which will help you to travel this painful journey and strengthen your ability to survive it. For over 30 years I have worked as a social worker, helping people deal with grief, depression and loss. I have seen many people who struggle to cope with the death of a beloved pet. So many people who were devastated and suffering from depression were either embarrassed to shar
e these feelings “too much” for fear of “bothering their friends or families,” or felt that they were “crazy” to grieve so much for an animal. There is no need to feel that way. That is why I have developed a 3-session online program, Long Island Pet Loss Support Services, to help people who are mourning the loss of their pet. From the feedback I’ve been getting from local veterinarians, colleagues, friends and clients, I can share with you that many people whose pets have passed away have told me that I am providing a much-needed service. If you’ve lost a pet, or know of someone who might benefit from this program, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
- Janet Zimmerman, LCSW-R
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New York Pet Loss Support Services offers a three-session online program to help New Yorkers cope with the loss of their pets.
All of us who have lost a pet know the pain that comes with that loss. And we know that at that time of great sadness, we are also reminded of the love, the memories, and the meaning that those pets brought to our lives. Jon Stewart lost his beloved Dipper this week, and he shared his thoughts and feelings in this emotional reflection. This reminds us that we all share this common humanity, our love for our pets and the special place they hold in our hearts.
Jon Stewart bids a tearful goodbye to Dipper, his best boy and Daily Show OG. to The Daily Show:https://www.youtube.c...
A few weeks ago I had the honor of again speaking at the annual Bideawee Pet Memorial Day program at their cemetery in Wantagh. Every year I’m awed by the number of people who come together to remember, to cry, to laugh, and to share the stories of their beloved pets. Even a downpour didn’t stop anyone from coming and celebrating the lives of their dogs, cats, birds and many other animal friends. Thanks to Bideawee for including me in this meaningful program.
The Bideawee Pet Memorial Park in Wantagh was the site for a memorial service to honor pets that have died. The cemetery is home to about 45,000 pets, including some celebrities like former President Richard Nixon's dog, Checkers. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.
This article reminds us that when it comes to our beloved pets, we are all the same. We love them, we care for them, and sadly the time comes when we grieve for them. And as Billie Eilish posted, “I’ll miss you forever.” As we all do. Sending love and support to Billie, her brother Finneas, and all who are grieving.
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas said goodbye to Pepper, their beloved family dog who died over the weekend at age 15. 'A good, good dog,' he said.
In my grief work with pet loss clients I have found that most pet parents experience guilt after having made the decision to put their beloved animal companions down. Not everyone feels this particular kind of guilt, but most do.
In this article, Karen Fine describes “hindsight bias.” Many of my clients speak of wishing they could have a “do-over.” If only we could go back in time and and do things differently. Even when we make the best decision we can at the time to end our pet’s suffering, it usually doesn’t feel ok afterward. We second-guess ourselves. We torment ourselves with “if only” and “why didn’t I.”
Karen Fine, a veterinarian, speaks in this article about her own experience with putting down her beloved cat Marula. I hope those of you who have had to put down your companion animals will find this comforting.
As a veterinarian, I counseled many people through the end of a beloved pet’s life. But when my cat got sick, it started a whole new journey.
I am pleased to announce that Long Island Pet Loss Support Services is now offering bereavement support for all New Yorkers. Please visit New York Pet Loss Support Services for more information. Long Islanders, if you have friends or family in other parts of New York State that could benefit from our services, please share this link. I can help you move ahead in your life, not by “getting over it,” but by turning your grief into warm memories and empowering you to feel whole again.
Have you suffered the loss of a beloved pet? I am a Social Worker offering a 3-session program to he
Excited to share that I am now providing pet loss support to New Yorkers across the state. The transition to online sessions has been very well received, and gives me the opportunity to help those beyond Long Island. Please spread the word to those you know in New York who may benefit.
Have you suffered the loss of a beloved pet? I am a Social Worker offering a 3-session program to he
Michael Gerson, nationally syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, wrote this article about his new love, Jack, “a powder puff of black and white.” But he writes in the context of the loss of his dog Latte, as he answers the question “Why do we take new dogs into our lives, knowing we will be decimated by their deaths.?” A beautiful reflection!
For most of my life I lived in dogless ignorance and would have mocked sentiments about intense cross-species friendships. How wrong I was.
COVID has impacted all of our lives in so many ways. This article focuses on some pet owners whose change in status to work-from-home enabled them to share more time with their beloved pets. And by including the stories of people in the United States as well as Germany and Australia, we are reminded of the universality of the relationship we have with our pets.
Pet loss counselor Kaleel Sakakeeny said, “I had five times more people reaching out to me when their pet passed during the pandemic because it brought to the surface all the other losses they didn’t give themselves permission to grieve.”
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