Join us for two robust days of doing a deep dive into the emotional journey of the end-of-life walk with a beloved pet. Learn more about how to walk with those needing a companion, understanding what pet parents need during this time, the benefits of rituals, compassion fatigue, and so much more! Not only will this program bring the attendees the learning needed to help pet lovers, it’s also a beautiful self-care workshop on understanding our own journey’s and experiences with loss, grief, and our own authentic self. Workshop Schedule Saturday 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Welcome/Agenda Review/Introductions: Honoring The Story 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break 9:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Understanding Pet Loss Companioning 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch 1 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Understanding Anticipatory Grief 2 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Break 2:15 p.m. - 4 p.m. The Six Central Needs of Mourning 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Let’s Talk About Talking! Sunday 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Review of Pet Loss Companioning/Anticipatory Grief/Aha Moments 10 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break 10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m. Do You Really Have Them At Hello? 11:00 – 11:20 The Intricacies of Pet Loss 11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. How To Help the Elderly, Children and Other Pets In Their Grief Journey 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Lunch & Open Discussion – Success Drivers: The Lessons from Our Pets 1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wrap up/Plans for Returning Home 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Importance of Rituals 3 p.m. Memorial Service 3:30 p.m. Adjourn A part of this certification program is being delivered as webinars. Your program fee covers the cost of the two webinars also. If you cannot attend them live, do not worry, we will record them and send them to you. When you register for the two-day workshop you will receive a code to register for the webinars also.

Sponsor:Pet Professional Guild
Speaker(s):Coleen Ellis

Contact: Sharon Nettles
 Email: membershipcoordinator@petprofessionalguild.com
 Phone: 731-300-6520
 Web: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3530303