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Grief Healing: On Becoming A Grief Counselor


[Reviewed and updated June 1, 2025]

We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.  ~ Author Unknown

A reader writes: I came across your website, but I believe I have heard your name before. I'm writing for two reasons; first, out of admiration for your work in pet loss and grief, and secondly, to see if you could possibly help me. Historically, I've had an interest in depression and anxiety, but my recent experiences with the elderly have guided me towards grief and loss. Pet grief and loss has always been important to me. As I approach graduate school and the chance to do a thesis and numerous other projects/papers, this topic seems to be dominating my preferences. With all of this in mind, I was wondering if you have any advice for this stage of my career--both academically and professionally.

Caregiving and Hospice, March 17 - March 23, 2013

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Tethered to a pole: the challenge of end of life decisions, http://j.mp/11vY5Xi by Ishani Ganguli

Ask Elizabeth: What Is Palliative Care? http://j.mp/X2eG38 by Natalie Strouth, RN

Powerful description of caregiving and grief: Suddenly, They're All Gone, http://j.mp/Zimw32 « NYT

Latest Professionally Speaking Interview with Joan Teno, MD, MS, http://j.mp/14ccUOX « Hospice Foundation of America

Film Review: Amour http://bit.ly/ZYouXm « Seven Ponds Blog