Grieving the Loss of a Beloved Pet: with Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio

Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio is an award-winning leader and keynote speaker in the field of workplace mental health. He is also the author of The Pet Loss Companion, a book about the lessons learned from facilitating pet loss support groups. Ken co-hosts the podcast, The Pet Loss Companion podcast, where they answer listeners questions about the loss and aging of their pets."Grief is the elemental human experience. We are losing over and over and over again throughout our lives. It is important to recognize that we're a society that is pretty phobic about all kinds of negative feelings, any kind of negative feelings. It's important to be gentle with ourselves and not to layer judgment on top of an already very distressing experience. The best solution to grief is to take care of oneself." ~ Ken Dolan-Del VecchioKen Dolan-Del Vecchio offers a compassionate approach to helping others cope with loss of their pet. Ken’s empathy was borne out of his experiences with losing pets, as well as with his clinical training. He emphasizes the importance of being kind to ourselves and those we love during the grieving process, as well as finding ways to honor the memories of our beloved pets. By understanding and embracing the ephemeral nature of life, we can cherish the time we have with those we love and commit to taking the best care of ourselves possible.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. Grief is a Normal human experience, but our society is averse to the uncomfortableness of the feelings.2. The Intimacy of Pet Relationships: Uncover the unique bond between pet and owner and why the loss of a pet can often feel more intense than the loss of a beloved human family member.3. Tips for Coping with Grief: Discover tips for coping with grief, including how to be compassionate to yourself, how to recognize the ephemeral nature of life, and how to take care of yourself.Resources:The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss GroupsThe Pet Loss Companion podcast Email Ken at [email protected]=========================Connect with me:Download the Vitality AssessmentWendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through the sometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.” Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshopEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/heyboomerpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyboomerpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeyBoomerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-green-cpc-heyboomerlive/Loved this episode? Please leave us a review and rating.