Pet Loss Support & Group Counseling

"And think of them as living in the hearts of those they touched...for nothing loved is ever lost and there were loved so much" -Erma Bombeck

Location & Times

Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists

104 S. Main Street

Longmont, CO 80501

phone 303.678.8844

2nd & 4th Monday of every month at 6:30pm

We often think of the wonderful and crazy experiences we have with our pets, the many changes we've gone through, and the deep sharing which has bonded us for life. We will never lose the pets we love, even in death. Their love leaves a lasting inprint in our memory. We are comforted in knowing our lives have been enriched by sharing their love. It is important for you to be able to express the loss of your pet, which is gone from your life, but never from your heart. You are not alone in your grief. We can help you through your loss and assist others in your family in sharing their loss. 

Signs of Grief

Physical

• crying, sobbing
• tightness in the chest
• sleep disturbances
• shortness of breath
• loss of apetite

Emotional

• sadness, depression
• anger, irritability
• blaming others
• guilt
• feeling overwhelmed

Intellectual

• denial
• hallucinations
• pre-ocupation with loss
• need to reminisce

Social

• withdrawel/isolation
• reluctance to ask for help
• need for distractions

Spiritual

• bargaining with god
• anger with god
• dreams about your loss

How We Can Help

At AMVS, we want to guide you through the emotional journey you are undertaking. We offer emotional, serious illness & euthanasia support, aid in decision making, provide grief support group therapy, and provide referral resources. There is no charge for the support groups. However, we do require a simple pre-screening visit (no charge) with our counselor, Joshua Nacht, prior to group attendence. Please call 303.678.8844 to schedule your pre-screening visit.

"Losing a beloved pet can be incredibly difficult. Grief counseling support groups can assist everyone in the pet's family, particularly those who live alone with their pets, in sharing the experience of grief and loss while working through the healing process." - Joshua Nacht

Joshua Nacht NA., CAC I, holds a masters degree in counseling from Naropa University. He has received additional training at the Gestalt Institute of the Rockies and has led groups in a variety of settings. He enjoys working with people to expand their experience of being human and bases his work in the experience of relationships.

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