5 Art Therapy Exercises to Process the Loss of a Pet
Discover 5 art therapy exercises for pet loss that can help you process grief, express difficult emotions, and feel more grounded after losing a pet.
How Pet Loss Therapy Works (And Why It’s Different From Talking to Friends)
How does pet loss therapy work? This guide explains what to expect in counseling and how therapy offers deeper support than talking to friends when coping with grief after losing a pet.
The Stages of Grief When Losing a Pet (And What to Expect)
What are the stages of grief when losing a pet? This guide explains how grief can include denial, guilt, sadness, and acceptance—and why the process isn’t as linear as you might expect.
LCAT Advocacy in NY
I’ve been a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in NY for the past 17 years. LCATs are trained in standard psychotherapy practices along with specialized training in using the arts as a tool for healing. [read more]
The Disenfranchised Grief of Losing a Pet (Why It Can Feel So Isolating)
What is disenfranchised grief after losing a pet? Many people feel their loss isn’t fully understood or validated. This guide explains why pet loss can feel so isolating and how to cope with unsupported grief.
Why Pet Loss Guilt Can Feel Overwhelming (and How to Work Through It)
Pet loss guilt can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re replaying decisions or wondering if you did enough. This guide explores why guilt after losing a pet is so common and how to begin working through it with compassion.
How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet: A Therapist’s Guide
How do you cope with the loss of a pet? This guide shares practical and emotional ways to process grief, honor your pet’s memory, and navigate the pain of losing a pet.
What is it like to be an Art Therapist?
I frequently get asked about what it is like to be an art therapist by people considering entering the field. Here are a few the most commonly asked questions. [read more]
Adolescents and Art Therapy
During the ambivalent and confusing years of adolescence, teenagers have a strong desire to express themselves, though they may resist authority and be wary of talking to adults. [read more]
