It is very common for those struggling with grief to experience an increase in the severity of symptoms during the arrival of Autumn. I believe we are in tune with the natural rhythm of the seasons and Autumn is a mirror to the seasonal changes within our own lives. Autumn is about endings - a very natural and organic process. The leaves that were once green and vibrant turn to brown and shed from the tree, reminding us to look at what we can or need to release and let go, wh

And even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth “you owe me”. Look want happens to a love like that. It lights up the whole sky - Hafiz In a continued effort to bring sensitivity and awareness to the difficulties inherent in experiencing the death of a companion animal, it is important to reflect on the nature and depth of the bond between humans and animals. In my clinical practice a significant number of clients who sought treatment for grief counseling follow

Ritual and ceremony are the most common universal practices to memorialize the death of someone we love and can be valuable when there is an extreme burden of guilt or remorse about the death. Ceremony serves to draw the death into the present encouraging you to be more aware of the here and now and can be helpful for those who are having a difficult time accepting the death of their cherished companion animal. A Memorial service provides us the space to honor and respect ou