In this secondepisode, Nelson discusses the five layers of pet loss grief that cause it to be such an intense experience.

Topics in this Episode

  • The 5-fold anatomy of pet loss grief (1:31)
  • Layer #1: The bi-product of love (1:44)
  • Layer #2: Lost sense of Self (2:58)
  • Layer #3: Feeling unsafe (5:07)
  • Nelson Pahl Counseling audio advert (6:32)
  • Layer #4: Surrendering autonomy (7:26)
  • Layer #5: Dashed hopes & dreams (8:55)
  • The Narrative Way audio advert (10:51)
  • Our final segment: Why is pet loss so intense? (12:05)

Healing Links

DIY Healing Suite: The Narrative WayPet Loss Grief Counseling: Nelson Pahl
Pet Loss Grief Workshops: NelsonPahl.com

Supporting Links

  • Changing Times, Changing Identities: Grieving for a Lost Self(Jennifer Nias)
  • I am not who I thought I was (Laura D. Miller)

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