#278 Remembering Raffi: A Dog Who Helped Many People in Therapy

19/08/2025 32 min Temporada 3 Episodio 278

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Dr. Adam Dorsay, host of the SuperPsyched podcast, reflects on the life and loss of his family and therapy dog, Raffi. He recounts Raffi's contributions to therapy, his impact on patients' well-being, and the profound grief experienced after his passing. This episode explores the benefits of therapy dogs, shares memories of Raffi, and discusses coping strategies for pet loss, emphasizing the importance of mourning and honoring the bond with pets.00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched00:31 Remembering Raffi: A Therapy Dog's Legacy02:17 The Benefits of Therapy Dogs03:38 Raffi's Impact on Patients and Family06:01 Raffi's Life and Personality10:47 Challenges and Health Issues13:21 Grieving the Loss of a Pet18:44 Honoring and Remembering Pets27:03 Navigating Pet Euthanasia28:54 Coping with Pet Loss at Work31:02 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

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