The Pahl Paw Patch

In Episode #5, Nelson discusses three prevalent myths surrounding pet loss.Topics in this EpisodeWho is anyone to sit in judgement of your pet loss? (0:43)Are you weak for grieving your companion animal? (1:22)Who experiences intense pet loss (1:29)Three celebrities that have suffered intense pet loss (2:06)Grieving the loss of a dear family member is healthy and normal (3:49)Pet l

In this episode, Nelson discusses five reasons pet loss can be so intense.Topics in this EpisodeGrief is the byproduct of love (1:06)The love you share with your pet is unconditional (1:24)We grieve when we lose our identity (2:23)With the death of a love one comes the loss a certain role (2:26)We grieve when we feel unsafe (4:31)We experience grief when we surrender our autonomy (

In this episode, Nelson discusses the scholarly research regarding pet loss.Topics in this EpisodeCompanion animal loss is largely misunderstood and devalued (0:28)Pet loss is a form of disenfrachised grief (0:43)What is disenfranchised grief? (0:53)Companion animal loss can cause a host of physical ailments (1:23)Pet loss can cause long-term anxiety, depression, and even anger iss

In this second episode of The Pahl Paw Patch, Nelson shares one of his heartwarming-but-heartbreaking stories of pet loss.ResourcesPet Loss Counseling, Workshops, and Retreats: Nelson PahlNext Episode: What Does Research Say About Pet Loss?Keywords#pet loss #companion animal loss #pets #companion animals #family #dogs #cats #horsesBiographyNelson Pahl is an experiential psychologis

In this premier episode of The Pahl Paw Patch, Nelson tackles the subject of pet loss and its legitimacy.Topics in this EpisodeSymptoms of pet loss (1:05)You're "weak" and "overreacting" (1:47)Society demands that you feel shame (2:12)It was "only an animal" (2:37)Our companion animals live to love us...unconditionally (4:24)Losing a pet creates a