Diana Sebzda - Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional

The grief that accompanies a pet’s death can be overwhelming. Traumatic and guilt inducing decisions surrounding euthanasia are common; and friends and fam...

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Faculty:: Diana Sebzda
Duration:: 6 Hours 20 Minutes
Format:: Audio and Video
Copyright:: Jan 15, 2021

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The grief that accompanies a pet’s death can be overwhelming. Traumatic and guilt inducing decisions surrounding euthanasia are common; and friends and family may minimize the loss, isolating the griever and prolonging their symptoms.

When grieving pet owners feel like they can’t go on, they can find themselves in need of a mental health professional. But clinicians with training specific to pet loss can be difficult to find…

This training will allow you to add a new dimension to your practice as a Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional and fill a critical gap in the therapeutic landscape!

In just one day, you’ll get detailed guidance on how you can skillfully work with clients grieving the loss of their pet and confidently handle the specific issues that arise in pet loss grief work.

Discover how you can:

Help clients grieve openly for the loss of their pet without fear of judgement or having their loss minimized
Skillfully work through anticipatory grief with clients who have pets with a terminal diagnosis
Diminish the guilt associated with euthanasia
Guide clients in grief rituals that honor their pet and help move them forward in bereavement

Plus, upon completion of this webcast you’ll get a displayable certificate of recognition that you can instantly print, letting clients know that you’ve taken the time and effort to get specialized training on this specific area of counseling and support.

Don’t wait to add these valuable skills and strategies to your therapeutic toolbox…

Purchase today!

Handouts

	Manual - Pet Loss Grief Counseling Trained Professional (1.6 MB)	28 Pages	Available after Purchase
	Additional Handouts (104 KB)	10 Pages	Available after Purchase

Outline

Client Grief Education:
How Pet Loss Grief Differs from Other Grief

How pet loss is often minimized by others
Why typical support systems may be unavailable
Unrealistic expectations about the grief process

The Role of Attachment in Pet Loss Grief:
Why Understanding Pet Bonding is Key to Compassionate Counseling

History of the human animal bond
Three types of pet bonds counselors need to know
The economics of pet bonds
Cultural and familial norms of pet relationships

The Disenfranchised Grief of Pet Loss:
Strategies to Help Clients Grieve Without Fear of Judgement

How to help clients understand the nature of a disenfranchised grief
Strategies to help clients externalize grief thoughts and feelings
How to find like-minded supports for clients
Techniques for educating clients and others on what is appropriate in grief

Anticipatory Grief:
Helping Clients with Pets Nearing the End

Understanding anticipatory grief
The role of pet parent and caregiver
How to help clients develop a trusting relationship with their veterinarian
Palliative care vs. Hospice care issues

Euthanasia in Pet Loss Grief:
Effective Interventions for Trauma and Guilt

Strategies to help clients cope with trauma, anger, guilt and regret
Teach clients to use a caregiver journal to name and express feelings
Positive self-talk exercises to help clients heal

Mourning Rituals to Help Clients Cope with Pet Loss

Role of religion and belief in spirit
How clients can make a special place to honor and remember pets
The role of the veterinarian or pet memorial park
Continuing bonds to provide comfort and support
Use linking objects exercises to reduce the trauma of loss

Group Therapy:
How to Create and Lead Pet Loss Support Groups

Group types -- closed or open, self-help or educational
Implementation and marketing strategies for your group
3 ways to quickly build trust and rapport with group members
How to ensure group safety

Faculty

Diana Sebzda, LPC, FT Related seminars and products: 1

Diana Sebzda, LPC, FT is the Director of Bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center where she provides both individual counseling and support groups for those coping with grief, anticipatory grief, and pet loss.
In addition to 17 years of grief counseling experience, Diana also has over 15 years of experience as a veterinary technician where she’s witnessed the impacts of pet loss first hand.
Diana has been published in Healthy Pet Magazine and is a Fellow in Thanatology (FT) with the Association for Death Education and Counseling (where she is Co-Chair of their Pet Loss Networking Group). She is also a member of the Traumatic Loss Coalition of New Jersey, the American Counseling Association, and the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Diana earned her M.A. degree in Applied Clinical Psychology from William Patterson University.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Diana Sebzda is the director of bereavement at the Joseph T. Quinlan Bereavement Center. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Diana Sebzda is a Fellow in Thanatology with the Association for Death Education and Counseling. She is a member of the Traumatic Loss Coalition of New Jersey; the American Counseling Association; and the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement.