Pet Loss and Bereavement Support
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Support for Veterinary Workers
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Support for Veterinary Workers
Grief and loss can come from many sources. Anticipatory grief is when we know there will be an upcoming loss (chronic or terminal illnesses, acute accidents where we are forced to make a decision about a pet’s life, general aging). This can cause a tremendous amount of stress, pain and even guilt for pet owners. The decision to euthanize
Grief and loss can come from many sources. Anticipatory grief is when we know there will be an upcoming loss (chronic or terminal illnesses, acute accidents where we are forced to make a decision about a pet’s life, general aging). This can cause a tremendous amount of stress, pain and even guilt for pet owners. The decision to euthanize a beloved furry family member is a heavy one, and many owners question themselves or feel guilt even when it’s the right decision. Sometimes even when we’ve accepted the loss/death, our grief and mourning is causing as much pain as the initial loss and can linger for months and even years.
Sometimes we’ve witnessed a traumatic event concerning an animal (car accident, animal attack, house fire), and we can’t seem to stop replaying those scenes over and over again in our minds. These intrusive thoughts keep us from working through our grief in a healthy way and are a detriment to our mental wellness.
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Support for Veterinary Workers
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Support for Veterinary Workers
Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Support for Veterinary Workers
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are very real for all veterinary staff, including receptionists, vet techs and assistants, kennel staff, DVMs and hospital managers. For many, this can lead to poor physical and mental health or leaving the veterinary field altogether. My goal is to work with individuals to create a plan together that all
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are very real for all veterinary staff, including receptionists, vet techs and assistants, kennel staff, DVMs and hospital managers. For many, this can lead to poor physical and mental health or leaving the veterinary field altogether. My goal is to work with individuals to create a plan together that allows for personal growth, self-care and learning new skills to help overcome burnout.
The work we do is so very important, but WE must learn to take care of ourselves in order to help our patients.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most of us will need outside support at some point in our lives. This can include family, friends, colleagues, therapists, doctors, teachers or spiritual leaders. When seeking support, it's important to feel heard and not judged. When faced with the loss of a pet, sometimes we feel that others may not understand the depth of our grief, or we don't want to further burden our loved ones when we can't seem to move forward. Whether you need someone to just listen, help finding resources to work through grief, or companioning during the difficult decision of euthanasia, I can help.
We can talk via Zoom, Facebook Messenger, Face Time or on the phone. For now, I am only doing in-person meetings for special cases. Typically each session is one hour with availability for 90 minute sessions for group/family meetings.
I will provide my clients with written resources as well as information for online support groups, local resources in your area, and a referral to a licensed counselor when needed.
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