Pet Bereavement Counselling
PBC430
Phase One Content:
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Sociological views of attachment and emotional bonds
with animals and the relationship to pet bereavement within
such a framework - (including cultural variations)
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Human and animal relationships
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Personal and group representations which impact upon
relationships experienced with pets
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The relevance of Symbolic versus actual loss within pet
bereavement
Phase Two content:
Understanding emotional responses and reactions to Preparing
for the loss of a pet/canine/feline bereavement
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The impact of age and life stages when losing a pet
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Euthanasia: autonomous and imposed decision making
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Loss caused by accidental or traumatic circumstances
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Preparation for cremation or burial of the pet following
bereavement (including supporting pet owners/carers in
the absence of pet remains, or in circumstances of a ‘lost
pet')
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Assisting the bereaved with personal decision making
and preferences following cremation or burial
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Support networks available to bereaved pet owners/carers
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Memorial services and ongoing representation of deceased
pets
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List of does and don'ts when supporting a bereaved pet
owner/carer
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Resources and practical tasks which can assist the bereaved:
This will include identified benefits of compiling photo
albums, writing pet autobiographies, Pet memoriam etc
(Web based or alternatives).
Phase Three content:
Phase three encourages course delegates to consider the apparent
variations in professional roles which influence the responsibilities
and resulting responses to the bereaved pet owner/carer, in
conjunction with their specific role and relationship to the
bereaved pet owner/care. This phase provides a platform for
delegates to gain a broad perspective of the potential impact
of such factors, whilst also increasing insight to any apparent
dynamics which may become evident during the bereavement process.
| Module duration |
Maximum of one year |
| Course Tutor |
Jane Evans |
| Total cost |
£275.00 |
| Distance Learning Only - NO workshop |
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