Supporting Pet Owners Through Grief: A Veterinarian's Guide to Loss

Supporting Pet Owners Through Grief is a book that explores the emotional journey of veterinarians and their clients when dealing with the loss of a pet. It provides practical tools and resources to help practitioners support their clients through the grieving process, and also addresses the impact of grief on the veterinary team.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: 5M Books Ltd

The inevitable subject of grief is explored with empathy and emotional depth in this comprehensive guide for veterinarians. The authors delve into the philosophical and psychological implications of grief, emphasizing the individual experiences of clients and the impact on the veterinarian and veterinary team. Chapters cover various aspects, including the significance of the human-animal bond, unique circumstances related to grief, practical tool-kit approaches that facilitate supportive collaboration between veterinarians and clients, and self-management resources tailored for a veterinary-centric perspective on managing euthanasia, death, and grief.

Supporting Pet Owners Through Grief is a valuable resource for practitioners and students seeking to enhance their understanding of grief and its profound effects on the human-animal bond. It equips veterinary team members with essential tools to navigate their own emotions and experiences of recurrent grief, which can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. By addressing these challenges, the book promotes the well-being of both veterinarians and their clients, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment during the difficult times of loss and grief.

Weight: 846g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789182392