Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping [Paperback]

Marty Tousley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

This guide is a practical tool for veterinarians, teachers, counselors, parents, grandparents and others who are in a position to help children cope with the loss of a pet. Topics include understanding children's attachment to their pets and the significance of their loss; understanding the child's concept of death; recognizing how children grieve; encouraging the child's successful grieving; knowing when and whether to suggest getting another pet; recognizing loss as a valuable lesson about life; and knowing which books are recommended for grieving children.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Clearly and simply written. Perfect for adults uncertain of how to talk to their children about this sensitive subject. -- Kathleen O'Brien Kobberger, RN, MS, CS, Psychotherapist, Short Hills NJ

Concise and readable. An outstanding reference for veterinarians to provide to their clients. -- Jim Flegenheimer, DVM, Tempe AZ

Informative and well written. Helps teachers help children understand and talk about the separation, anger and pain of pet loss. -- Norene M. Taylor, Fourth Grade Teacher, St. Paul's Catholic School, Leesburg FL

About the Author

Marty Tousley, MS, RN, CS is a hospice bereavement counselor helping people find their way through grief following the death of a family member. As a volunteer with the Pet Grief Support Service in Phoenix, AZ, she also works with bereaved animal lovers, both individually and in groups, and consults with veterinary clinics to foster greater understanding of pet loss among staff members, thereby building better helping relationships with grieving clients. A frequent contributor to healthcare journals, newsletters and magazines for the lay public, she has written several articles and book chapters in the professional medical and nursing literature, and has authored two other books addressing various aspects of loss and grief.

Product Details

• Paperback: 20 pages
• Publisher: Our Pals Pub; 1 edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965712826
• ISBN-13: 978-0965712828
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,378,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

On the staff of Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona since 1996, I am a certified hospice bereavement counselor, helping individuals and families find their way through grief following the death of a loved one. I also volunteer as a mental health consultant / pet loss counselor with the Halton-Peel Pet Loss Support Group in Ontario, Canada and, since 1993, with the Pet Grief Support Service in Phoenix, working with bereaved animal lovers, both individually and in groups, and consulting with veterinary clinics and animal shelters to foster greater understanding of pet loss among staff members, thereby building better helping relationships with grieving clients. Over the years I've written for healthcare journals, newsletters and magazines for the lay public, published several articles and book chapters in the professional nursing and medical literature, and authored three books addressing various aspects of loss and grief. As a content provider for Self-Healing Expressions(www.selfhealingexpressions.com), I've also written three online e-mail courses on grief and pet loss. My own award-winning Internet Web site, at www.griefhealing.com, offers information, comfort and support to anyone who is anticipating or mourning the loss of a loved one, whether that is a person or a cherished companion animal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, thoughtful book, August 22, 2002

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stephanie hart (Western U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping (Paperback)

i've read it more than once, each time i find myself discovering new way to help children cope with Pet Loss. this is truly a wonderful tool for everyone.

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful, June 18, 2011

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pdee "patidee" (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping (Paperback)

this book was one of many that i purchased for my young goddaughter to help her cope with the loss of a loved one ...