# 75 The Spiritual Journey of Loss and Healing

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as we share and respond to audience members' stories about the deep relationships we enjoy with our animal companions, the equally deep feelings of grief that come with their loss, and how we move forward in the ways that best suit the circumstances of our lives. In the stories we share this time we'll emphasize the importance of loved ones supporting those who grieve without judging them or recommending "solutions."   We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected]. When you send us a personal story please mention whether or not you would be okay with us sharing it within a future episode.    To support our work on this podcast with a one-time gift: Venmo @Ken-Dolan-DelVecchio or PayPal(https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/kenddv?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)   To support this podcast with a monthly subscription: https://anchor.fm/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/support   The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Loss-Companion-Healing-Therapists/dp/1484918266/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=pet+loss+companion&qid=1612535894&sr=8-3mpa...   To RSVP for the next cost-free zoom pet loss support group (every 2nd Tues at 6 pm ET) facilitated by Ken. This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org.