Pet Loss: Moving Forward after Grief
There are so many ways to remember and honor people and pets that have passed away. Here are a few examples…
Remembering and Growing
Even a small reminder of a pet or person we love can be very sweet and comforting. Here is Margo’s mini-garden memorial commemorating her pet Bunny Jo.
Life Lessons from Oden
Last Minutes with Oden is a short documentary about how a man’s dog helped him during some tough times. The story is about love, learning, loss, growth and how our pets can change us.
Mourning a Beloved Pet…Missing Bunny Jo
It is so strange to get used to living without a pet when they pass away. Caring for a pet can become a huge part of one’s daily rituals, especially if the animal was experiencing declining health. My very sweet pet Bunny Jo, who has been featured prominently on this website, passed away about two weeks ago. Knowing that he was getting sick and reaching a very “senior” age for a rabbit, I made this video (Grieving the Loss of a Pet) “starring” Bunny Jo while he was still alive. It is something I call ‘Pre-Grieving’, which is to engage in activities that may help one prepare for an upcoming loss. Because this video was put together before his passing, Read the Rest…
Bunny Jo 2001-2011
BodyAwareGrieving.com unfortunately announces the passing of Bunny Jo, beloved pet of our Blogger and Chief, Margo Rose. Margo will be taking a few days to follow her own advice, but will be returning soon with new material. Thank you for your understanding and well wishes. BodyAwareGrieving.com
Skillful Grieving
Recently a woman who is one of my clients for personal fitness training, needed to put her elderly and sick cat “to sleep.” The cat’s painful symptoms had reduced its quality of life to the point where my client and her vet decided to end the cat’s life as gently as possible. When I arrived for our session, her house seemed a little empty, especially the space where the cat had been resting just a few days before. Mostly I was impressed with how well this woman was responding to the sad feelings she was experiencing. She was truly moving through her grief with skill and talent. Some of the actions she had taken were: Allowed her self to cry Read the Rest…
Grieving the Loss of a Pet
For many of us, pets have become an important and wonderful part of our lives. At Body Aware Grieving we are devoting an section entirely to sharing what our current or previous pets mean to us. Here is a video welcoming our readers to participate in exploring the ways we appreciate our pets and how we mourn their passing.
Body Aware Grieving
Practical health-focused strategies for self-care during times of loss and change.
