+ What is a animal grief, loss and healing clinical chaplain?

A dedicated and passionate individual who has completed extensive professional education and practical real-world clinical hours in a health care hospital facility. The training focuses on learning empathic listening to understand the special needs of the patient, family, friends, and colleagues. In a safe, supportive, and loving space, the patient, family, and others can express their personal and meaningful emotions and feelings. View my complete credentials.

+ Why work with a animal grief, loss and healing clinical chaplain?

By creating a safe, supportive, and loving space, the fur baby client can express their emotions, feelings, and memories while grieving the loss of their beloved pet. The chaplain listens with love, compassion, and kindness to offer the client support of their decision to euthanize, a special celebration of life (memorial service), grief support groups, interfaith prayer (only if requested), and other resources.

+ Do you represent a specific religion?

As a clinical chaplain, I seek to empower an individual from any religion or no religion/faith, spiritual, and all cultures to embrace their own beliefs.

+ Do I have to be religious to work with you?

No, I am interfaith and will honor and meet you right where you are.

+ Why Should I connect with a animal grief, loss and healing clinical chaplain?*

It’s for your self-care to be supported in a loving and safe way. If you feel comfortable you can share your emotions and feelings as you self-discover your inner strength, courage, and faith to grieve, remember, and heal.

+ What types of services do you offer?

Please contact me or view my Animal Grief, Loss and Healing Services.

I can also help you connect with resources and services you might need. (not limited to):

Veterinarian

Hospice Daily Care

Your special Celebration of Life – customized for you and your fur baby

Cemetery – burial/cremation

Support Grief Groups

A clinical therapist referral: MFT, LCSW, Clinical Psychologist, etc.

Books for you and/or your children who are going through the loss

Dog, cat, horse, etc. rescue group suggestions, if later decide to adopt a new fur-baby

+ Do you offer animal grief, loss and healing chaplaincy services in person, by phone, Face time, and zoom?

Yes, I offer a way to communicate that fits your needs.