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The Pet Loss Companion

Kenneth Dolan-Del Vecchio & Nancy Saxton-Lopez

Hosted by family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, authors of the bestselling book The Pet Loss Companion: Healing Advice from Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups, this podcast shares experiences, recommendations, and reflections that help listeners with the loss of their animal companions. Ken and Nancy help listeners celebrate the gifts and navigate the challenges that come when we share our lives with beloved pets. Contact us at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

00:24:50

#35 The Animal-Human Bond

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/08/24

Join authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the importance of the bond we forge with our animal companions and the ways that that bond adds to our health and wellbeing. Please note that we're sharing this recorded program outside of our usual Thurs schedule because of our vacations this month. We'll post our next episode after our live 6pm ET broadcast on September 9th. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics

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00:24:57

#34 Guilt and Self-Forgiveness

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2021/08/16

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about guilt and self-forgiveness. As always, Ken and Nancy welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon Many thanks to Devin Febbroriello for sharing her moving tribute to her beloved Miso, which includes many helpful thoughts for those who are grieving:

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00:31:30

#33 Perspectives on Death, Dying, and Spirituality

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2021/08/05

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about a variety of perspectives on death and dying and how these shape our experiences with loss and grief. As always, Ken and Nancy welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501

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00:29:14

#32 When Tragedy Strikes A Pet Who is Being Cared for...

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2021/07/22

Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a discussion of questions raised by two audience members who recently suffered complicated losses. One involves the death of a puppy who was being cared for by a family member and the other a pet with many rapidly progressing illnesses. As always, Ken and Nancy welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss

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00:29:36

# 31 Should I See a Therapist?

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2021/07/15

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about when it makes sense to speak with a therapist and how to go about finding the right one for you. As always, Ken and Nancy welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501

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00:40:06

#30 Living Beyond Loss, with Special Guests Heidi...

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2021/07/08

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about love, loss, and resilience with special guests Heidi Gutierrez and Dave Gruben, hosts of Laugh at the Odds Podcast with Heidi and Dave: https://laughattheoddspodcast.buzzsprout.com https://linktr.ee/LaughAtTheOddsPodcast Heidi Gutierrez and Dave Gruben are no strangers to loss. They are two halves of a widowed couple, having lost Arnel and Bianca in 2014 and 2016, respectively. In early 2020,

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00:31:43

#29 No Wrong Way to Grieve

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2021/07/01

How do you grieve? Do you listen to songs that help you get your feelings out, take walks out in nature, call upon friends who understand that you just need to vent? Maybe you pour your energy into creative activities, perhaps making collages or scrapbooks or videos? Join authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the many ways that people live through their grief. We'll share stories about the myriad healthy ways of living beyond loss as well

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00:33:56

#28 Our Season of Loss

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2021/06/24

Join authors and family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about living beyond the loss of our beloved animal companions. On April 29th Nancy shared the loss of her much-loved pug, Molly. This time we'll get personal again as Ken lost his beloved Chihuahua, Isabel, this past Saturday. We'll talk about how we cope personally with our losses and also about how differences such as ethnicity, spirituality, family background, and current personal circumstances

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00:32:14

#27 Do People of Different Genders Grieve Differently?

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2021/06/17

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about grief and gender differences. We'll share what we've learned from our pet loss support groups and work as therapists. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c)

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00:32:18

#26 Supports and Self-Care While Grieving

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2021/06/10

Join authors and family therapists Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton Lopez for a conversation about how to take care of ourselves while grieving. We'll share thoughts on how to respond when people say unhelpful (although generally well-intended) things and sources of help. We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:27:43

#25 Many Different, Perfect, and Beautiful Memorials

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2021/06/03

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the many different ways--each of them perfect and beautiful--that those of us who love our animal companions create memorials and hold onto our memories. Send us your stories and Images (nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and kenddv@gmail.com) and we'll share them on future broadcasts and on The Pet Loss Companion FB page. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:29:09

#24 Responses to Some Difficult and Complicated...

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2021/05/27

Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation focused on recently asked questions and comments from audience members. We welcome your questions and comments before, during, and after the broadcast. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. Quality of Life Scale: https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/sites/default... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message Support this podcast:

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00:31:25

#23 Should I Adopt Another Pet?

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2021/05/20

It can be difficult to decide whether and when to adopt a new pet after losing a beloved animal companion. Join family therapists and coauthors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about this and other challenges that we may encounter as we grieve We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:30:40

#22 Do Animals Have Souls?

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2021/05/13

Just before publishing our book, The Pet Loss Companion, a journalist friend generously gave it one last review. He loved the book and also questioned our use of the words "soul" and "who" (rather than "that") when referring to animals. Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the meaning of the word soul, whether animals have one, and the relevance for grieving the loss of our animal companions. We welcome your comments, questions and

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00:30:23

#21 The Deeper Meaning of "Who Rescued Who?"

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2021/05/06

"Who rescued who?" The question on this popular bumper sticker may go deeper than we think. A number of researchers suggest that dogs and human beings co-evolved, with wolves partnering with us to hunt and teaching us valuable lessons about cooperative living. Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about our ancient partnership with dogs and other animals, the importance of the human-animal bond today, and the implications for grieving the

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00:31:12

#20 Nancy's Personal Loss

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2021/04/30

Nancy's beloved dog, Molly, died on Tues 4/27. At 6PM ET on Thurs, 4/29, we'll share thoughts on the immediate impact of loss and first steps forward on the journey of grief. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message Support this podcast:

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00:31:36

#19 The Questions That Never Go Away

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2021/04/22

Grief can bring an onslaught of gut-wrenching questions: Will we ever see one another again? Did they know how much I love them? Will they be reincarnated into a new life? How will I go on without them? Join therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the questions that may pursue us in the aftermath of loss. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at

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00:29:03

#18 Why is My Grief Lasting So Long?

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/04/14

Grief has a time frame of its own and grief's persistence can make us wonder if we'll ever see its end. Authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio can assure you that better days are ahead and offer this conversation on how to care for yourself along the way. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. --- Send in a voice

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00:31:59

#17 Making the Euthanasia Decision

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/04/08

When a pet's health deteriorates greatly there may come a time when we question whether their suffering outweighs the benefits of living. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about navigating the complex questions that arise when we consider euthanasia as an option for ending a beloved animal companion's suffering. We welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future episodes. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The

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00:28:23

#16 Helping a Friend Whose Pet is Gravely Ill . . ....

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2021/04/01

It can be hard to know how to help a friend whose beloved animal companion is gravely ill and nearing the end of their life. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about this and other challenges. We welcome your questions and comments. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kenneth-dolan-del-vecchio/message Support this

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