Ep 20: A Licensed Mental Health Counselor Offering Pet Grief and Loss Support

In this episode, I chat with Anne Marie Farage-Smith, a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) and author of Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover’s Guide to Grief. Anne Marie discusses the basics of grief, including what it is and what it feels like, and then goes through the different types of grief that may be encountered on your healing journey, including acute, anticipatory, ambiguous, disenfranchised, and complicated. We hear about why it’s so important to address pet loss and the associated grief, even when it feels too painful or overwhelming. We also chat about self-care, acknowledging the “wins” as you move through the grieving process, and where to find additional support. Resources: Content warning: this episode includes discussions of pet loss, which may be difficult for some listeners. ASPCA National Pet Loss Hotline (24 hour support): 1-877-474-3310 Link to purchase Anne Marie’s book on Amazon: Healing Wisdom for Pet Loss: An Animal Lover’s Guide to GriefGuest infoWebsite: https://farage-smith.com/ Email: [email protected] usPodcast Instagram and TikTok: @animalsoulmatespod Podcast email: [email protected] CreditsHost & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie ViscardiProduction Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/