Grief Support
Grief is a personal experience, as is the healing process. We offer the following support:
- Individual Counseling
- Support Groups
- Online Resources
You can CONTACT US to talk with someone directly.
Some of our Favorite Grief Resources
Moira Allen has developed great brochures that may help you or someone you love:
Helping your Child Cope with the Loss of a Beloved Pet - a helpful flyer by Elise Freedman, certified Pet Loss Grief Support Counselor.
Please feel free to download any of the following ebooklets by Dr. Jason Troyer regarding finding hope after losing a beloved pet.
- Finding Hope After the Loss of a Beloved Dog
- Finding Hope After the Loss of a Beloved Cat
- Finding Hope After the Loss of a Beloved Pet
A POEM FOR THE GRIEVING...
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die...
~ Anonymous
RAINBOW BRIDGE
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here,
that pet goes to the Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our
friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health
and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one
suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent;
His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins
to run from the group, flying over the green grass,
his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more
into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life
but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
~ Author unknown
