Description
Pet Loss, Grief and Therapeutic Interventions: Practitioners Navigating the Human-Animal Bond recognizes and legitimizes the significance of pet and animal loss by exploring the various expressions of trauma and grief experienced by those who work with, live with, or own an animal or pet. The chapters weave together cutting-edge research with best practices and practical clinical advice for working with grieving clients. With an overview of the human–animal bond, the book guides readers through the many facets of pet loss, including topics such as animal hospice and euthanasia, offering a comprehensive account of one of the field’s most rapidly emerging areas. Designed to help mental health professionals support clients coping with pet loss, the collection explores personal narratives, current theories, up-to-date research, and future directions. 354 p.
Series: Explorations in Mental Health
- Lori Kogan, Editor. Professor of Clinical Sciences. College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (USA).
- Phyllis Erdman, Editor. Professor of Counseling and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. College of Education, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2019-08 – Routledge.
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