Pet Loss Support
Pending Approval for 1 hour of CE
Course Description
The human-animal bond is a beautiful part of our humanity. Sharing love and companionship with animals is paramount to our own wellbeing, meaning the loss of a pet can be overwhelming and wrought with personal struggle. In this module, students will explore the depth of the human-animal bond, learn new ways of supporting the bereaved client, and become more familiar with the stages of grief, including pathologic and complicated grief.
Course curriculum
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Pet Loss Support Module
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Pet Loss Support During Euthanasia Slide Deck
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End of Module Quiz
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Exit Survey
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About this course
- $60.00
- 4 lessons
- 1 hour of video content
Instructor
DVM, CHPV, CPEV, DACAW Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Dr. Kathleen Cooney has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006. In 2017, she founded the Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Academy (CAETA) and is now the Senior Director of Medical Education, plus she has owned 3 end-of-life businesses. Dr. Cooney is well-known for her work in companion animal euthanasia and has authored two books on the subject along with numerous articles and book chapters. She has collaborated in end-of-life training for the AVMA, AAHA, NAVC, IAAHPC, and the Fear Free Program, plus is a past-president and board member of the International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Cooney is a strong advocate for best practices in all aspects of end-of-life care and speaks nationally and internationally on such topics. She is Board Certified in animal welfare, and is Affiliate Faculty at Colorado State University where she teaches end-of-life topics and animal welfare. She loves all things old and gray.