Dealing with Grief During
the Holidays & Anniversaries
When You Have Lost An Animal Loved One
with Judy Tatelbaum, LCSW author of The Courage To Grieve
If you cannot make this date or time, you can take the class on demand.
Just register for the class and you'll receive the full class audio
& handout package to listen to and read at your leisure.
$25 includes audio recording & handout package for both live attendance and on demand purchase
Register Here
Dear Clients, Friends and Colleagues,
The death of an animal loved one, for some of us, is one of the most painful experiences of our lives. As holidays, anniversaries or other special milestones approach it can trigger fears and concerns about how challenging it may be to experience these special days without them--even if our loss was a long time ago.
I am honored that author and therapist Judy Tatelbaum agreed to facilitate this class. I have known and respected Judy for many years: she has written a best selling book on healing grief that has inspired me, is a huge animal lover, knows the deep pain of losing a beloved animal from her own experiences, and supports others grieving from pet loss in her practice (scroll down for bio).
 This class is ideal for anyone with worries or dread about
how hard upcoming holidays and anniversaries might be.
You will benefit from practical and emotional support to
survive and find meaning during these times.
If you have anxiety or concern about holidays or
anniversaries, I hope you will join us November 17 or
register for the class on demand for lifelong reference and
support.
With love and blessings to you and all of
your animal loved ones,
Teresa For many of us our animals are our most important loved ones, and their loss is felt acutely especially at times of celebration. The loss of a beloved pet is as painful as losing any important member of the family. Because of the unconditional love we have with our animals, our grief may be all the more distressing. Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries are times when we are supposed to be happy, but these are also times when we are acutely aware of the absence of ones we have loved.
This class will review some strategies to make these occasions somewhat easier. These suggestions won't eliminate your grief, but they can help. The class will help you not only survive but to also find solace and meaning during these special seasons and days. You will receive practical help, hope, loving comfort and the knowledge that you are in the company of others who also walk this pathway in their healing.
The handouts include detailed lists and descriptions of ritual and
memorial ideas and links to many resources.
This two hour class covers the list of content issues below, and also includes exercises to help you:
* Identify and seek supportive people, animals, places and ideas to help you
through the challenges of these times
* Plan meaningful ways to memorialize and honor your animal during holidays
and anniversaries
There will also be time for questions and answers and an ending meditation that you can listen to again and again to fill you with courage and love to not only survive these special seasons and days but to find meaning and connection with the spirit of your animal loved one.
Issues that are addressed in the teleclass:
The Three C's: Choose, Communicate and Compromise
Be Kind to Yourself
Express Your Feelings
Create Support for Yourself
Ask for What You Need
Appreciate Your Other Loved Ones
Help Another Person in Need
Don't Compare Your Life with Anyone Else's
Making the Best of Tough Circumstances
Modify Your Expectations
How Not To Be A Victim of Your Pain
Resolving How or Where to Spend the Holidays or Anniversaries
Including Your Beloved Animal Who Has Died in Holiday Plans
Avoiding the Holidays
Doing Something New and Different
Meditation for Solace and Connection
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Class Instructor Judy Tatelbaum
 Judy Tatelbaum, M.S.W., Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, inspirational speaker, popular keynote speaker, workshop leader, and professional trainer. She grew up in Rochester, New York, and is a graduate of Syracuse University and Simmons College, School of Social Work. She worked at Massachusetts Mental Health Center, Boston, and Payne Whitney Clinic of the New York Cornell Medical Center in New York City before starting her private practice in California. She now lives in Carmel Valley, California, with her husband, Allan Marcus, and her dog, Honey.
She is the author of the best selling books, The Courage to Grieve and You Don't Have to Suffer. A foremost authority on  overcoming grief and emotional suffering, Judy encourages people to face and recover from life's inevitable crises courageously. She has many years experience working with individuals in therapy facing issues of grief, loss and life transitions. A pet lover and owner, she also works with issue related to pet health concerns and pet loss. She works extensively with mental health professionals, hospitals, hospices, bereavement groups, funeral directors, and AIDS programs.
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Related Classes & Grief Support Resources
The Animals' Perspectives of Death, The Other Side and Coming Back
Available On Demand:
4 hours digital audio recordings & handout package
$25
 Legacies of Love,
A Gentle Guide to Healing From the Loss of Your Animal Loved One
click here for class details
Available On Demand:
8 hrs+ digital audio recordings &
97 pages of handouts
$48
Purchase Here
Candles have long symbolized the light of hope, of love, of healing and of connection with our loved ones in Spirit. These candles were created to honor the souls of animals who have left the earth, and to comfort the hearts of all those who love and grieve them. Lighting candles can provide a focus of solace and comfort for us, to support our hearts' vigil in memory of a pet. Available with a lovely
organza gift bag.
 Prayer Flags
In the Tibetan tradition of prayer flags, these were created specifically for animal companions who have died. They are beautiful hung either outside or inside the home, creating a sacred focus to honor our beloved animals who have gone before us. They also serve as an ideal pet condolence gift.
 CD: Connecting with The Soul of Your Animal After Death When the animals we love die, the sense of emptiness from their physical absence can be devastating. Yet the connection between souls is not severed at physical death. The connection of our souls, the love we exchange, does not end with death. It remains active, not just a treasured history from our time together on earth, but a continuing active exchange of love and communication. This CD explores how to prepare oneself for connecting telepathically with a beloved animal after death and includes a guided meditation to help make that connection.
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Judy appears on television and radio, and lectures 
