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PODCAST

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

00:30:00

#15 Caring For Your Pet and Yourself During...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/03/26

If we are fortunate enough to see our animal companion reach advanced age and/or if they encounter a terminal illness, we will enter a time during which we feel their death approaching. This is our time of anticipatory grief. We grieve the loss of our expectation of an expansive future together. Join Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about anticipatory grief. We'll share thoughts on how to take care of your beloved friend and yourself, and how to make this challenging

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00:31:11

#14 Helping A Child Prepare for Their Pet's...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/03/18

Join therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio as they respond to questions about how to help young children prepare for their pet's euthanasia, how to manage when we face a number of losses all at once, and more. 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:

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00:29:50

#13 Knowing When It's Time To Adopt Again...and More

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/03/11

Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about deciding when to adopt another pet, handling the feelings that happen if your companion dies during or immediately following a medical procedure when you cannot be present, and more. 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:

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00:30:18

#12 Support & Guidance for Living Beyond Loss

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/03/05

Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation focused on questions we've received about the tensions that arise when members of a couple have vastly different grieving styles, a pet guardian can't forgive themselves for not being present during their pet's euthanasia, and more. 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:

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00:30:59

#11 Ambiguous and Complicated Losses

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/02/25

The circumstances of a loss sometimes load additional uncertainty and pain onto an already terribly sad situation. When a pet disappears from our yard, hurts another person in a way that brings legal action, or dies as a result of a personal error we suffer such a loss. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a discussion on grief and ambiguous and complicated losses. We welcome your comments and questions. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and Ken at kenddv@gmail.com. The

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00:30:58

#10 Grief and Clinical Depression

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/02/19

We may feel terribly sad, confused, and exhausted when we're grieving but what's the difference between normal grief and clinical depression? Join Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation in which they'll answer this question. They'll also discuss how to seek care for yourself or a loved one who shows signs of depression. 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

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00:31:12

#9 When Good People Say the Wrong Things

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/02/12

How many times have we heard stories from those who are grief-stricken about family members, friends, or coworkers saying things that hurt rather than help? Join Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about why people say unhelpful things and how you may want to respond. We share dos and don'ts for helping those who have lost a beloved pet. 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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00:31:18

#8 Helping Our Kids with Pet Loss

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/02/05

Pets teach our children so much about life, love, and, finally, how to manage loss and grief. Join Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a conversation about how to help our kids through the loss of their beloved friend. 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: Healing Advice From Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups on Amazon.com. --- Send in a voice

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00:29:33

#7 Pet Loss Rituals and Memorials

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/01/29

When a human loved one dies our family and faith traditions may prescribe a particular way to respectfully dispose of their body, acknowledge the loss, and celebrate their life. Having such a preordained path can provide at least a small measure of relief at this overwhelmingly stressful moment. It’s different with a beloved animal companion. Will we ask our veterinarian to dispose of their body? Will we have it cremated instead? If so, will it be individual or group cremation? What about the

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00:28:41

#6 The Afterlife and Our Pets

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/01/22

Many of us have visits from our beloved pets after their passing. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about this common experience. They share personal anecdotes, accounts they've heard from others, and thoughts about what it all means. 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: Healing Advice From Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups

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00:29:06

#5 Is My Grief Normal?

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/01/15

The mood swings, confusion, and strange thoughts and perceptions that follow the death of a beloved pet can make us feel like we're losing our minds. Join Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about what's normal when we're grieving as well as signs that warrant special attention. 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: Healing Advice From

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00:28:37

#4 Coming to Terms with Guilt

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2021/01/08

It's often hard to shake the feelings of guilt that follow the death of a beloved pet. Did I wait too long to end their suffering? Did we euthanize too soon? Why didn't I notice signs of their illness before it got so bad? These are just a few of the questions that plague us. Here's the recording of our conversation about guilt after losing a pet and how to manage these feelings. We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at nsaxtonlopez@csmpc.com and

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00:03:31

#3 2020 Holiday Greeting

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2020/12/24

What a challenging year. We all lost much of what was normal in everyday life and this also may have been a year in which you lost a cherished animal companion. Nancy and I send warm regards and some thoughts on the unexpected confusion that can strike when we're grief-stricken on what's supposed to be a joyous day. 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: Healing Advice

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00:29:18

#2 The Gift of Animal Companions--What They Mean to...

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2020/12/19

Nancy and I know that the relationships we have with our animal companions are one of life's most enriching gifts. In this holiday broadcast we celebrate those relationships by sharing stories about our pets, some of whom are with us today and others who have passed on. Please join us. 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: Healing Advice From Family Therapists Who Lead

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00:34:22

#1 Grief During the Holidays

The Pet Loss Companion ·

2020/12/14

What if we find ourselves grieving the loss of a beloved animal companion at the time of year when most people are celebrating important holidays? In this broadcast, Ken and Nancy share thoughts on navigating grief during this special time. 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: Healing Advice From Family Therapists Who Lead Pet Loss Groups on Amazon.com. --- Send

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