Pet Loss

Learn about pet loss and how individuals and societies respond to them. Cultural histories of human and pet bonding and reasons why the death of a pet can be so painful will be discussed. The topics of pet euthanasia and what constitutes a "good death" for pets will also be explored. Grief and grieving trajectories of pet death as well as helpful tips and techniques for coping with the death of your pet will be covered in detail.

This class consists of one 1.5-hour lecture/discussion session.