Dr. Liz lost her rescue dog, Zoey, in January of 2025 and then her 3 year old cat, Susu, in April of 2025 unexpectedly. The Lap of Love, an organization that provides in home euthanasia for pets in the United States, veterinary hospice, consultation, and pet loss support has been a huge help to her in navigating the pet loss experience.In this episode, Cristiana Saia of Lap of Love joins us to discuss pet loss and different ways to navigate it.We talk about:The grief processOur social contracts with our beloved animalsThe Golden Window when a pet is not going to get better but is not suffering a lot yet.The process of guilt when it’s planned euthanasia or an accidental deathBehavioral euthanasia (pets struggling with severe mental health or behavioral issues)Anticipatory grief when you know when a pet is going to pass away but hasn’t yetThe different support groups and individual support that Lap of Love offers both free and low costTo see a drawing of Zoey as a mermaid (if your podcast player does not show Episode Art), go to Dr. Liz’s website and episode 325.About Lap of LoveLap of Love offers in home euthanasia for pets all over the United States, veterinary hospice, consultation, and pet loss support. They have a wealth of information on their website about assessing your pet’s quality of life, options, and about support. You can find them at https://www.lapoflove.com or by calling 855-352-5683 (US phone number).The wonderful support groups, one-on-one coaching, and resource page is at https://petloss.lapoflove.com————–Support the Podcast & Help yourself with Hypnosis Downloads by Dr. Liz! http://bit.ly/HypnosisMP3DownloadsDo you have Chronic Insomnia? Find out more about Dr. Liz’s Better Sleep Program at https://bit.ly/sleepbetterfeelbetterSearch episodes at the Podcast Page http://bit.ly/HM-podcast———About Dr. LizInterested in hypnosis with Dr. Liz? Schedule your free consultation at https://www.drlizhypnosis.comWinner of numerous awards including Top 100 Moms in Business, Dr. Liz provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and hypnosis to people wanting a fast, easy way to transform all around the world. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has special certification in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. Specialty areas include Anxiety, Insomnia, and Deeper Emotional Healing.A problem shared is a problem halved. In person and online hypnosis and CBT for healing and transformation.Listened to in over 140 countries, Hypnotize Me is the podcast about hypnosis, transformation, and healing. Certified hypnotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dr. Liz Bonet, discusses hypnosis and interviews professionals doing transformational work.Thank you for tuning in!The post HM325 Pet Loss and Grief with Lap of Love appeared first on Hypnosis for an Empowered Life.

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