Re-posted from Faunalytics, in this blog, “animal chaplain Alaina Sigler offers data, insights, and personal experiences navigating animal grief, serving as both a case study and a call for more research in this understudied area.” “There are numerous fields of study that I find fascinating within animal advocacy, and reading about animal spirituality in ThroughContinue reading “Supporting Animals In Grief”
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“Offering Loving-Kindness and Animal Reiki to Our Kin”
The Six Pillars of the Let Animals Lead® method is revolutionary in today’s modern world where beyond-human individuals are largely viewed as imperfect. This is contradictory to what we’re taught in the Let Animals Lead® method, knowing their perfection is inherent in every being, no matter their species. In my efforts as an animal activist,Continue reading ““Offering Loving-Kindness and Animal Reiki to Our Kin””
A Guide to Overcoming Guilt About Animal Loss
by Sarah Bowen Feeling the loss of a beloved animal companion and conflicted about their passing? Eight animal chaplains offer their wisdom.
Grieving the Loss: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Animal Loss and How to Cope
Losing a beloved “pet” can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can endure. The emotional bond between humans and animals runs deep, and when that bond is severed, the pain can be overwhelming. Pet loss is a unique process that is often misunderstood. Whether you are currently grappling with a loss orContinue reading “Grieving the Loss: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Animal Loss and How to Cope”
Could you use support from an Animal Chaplain? Considerations for self-care
“As an animal chaplain… I hope to support spiritual and emotional selves (regardless of species) through ritual, interspecies spiritual practices, and companioning.” – Alaina Here I’ll re-post an article written by a friend and former instructor, Sheryl L. Pierre, PhD. Here she highlights the need for self-care, and as addressed in this article, this includes theContinue reading “Could you use support from an Animal Chaplain? Considerations for self-care”
“For Grief” by John O’Donohue
Thank you to a dear friend for sharing this with me to support me in a recent loss. When you lose someone you love,Your life becomes strange,The ground beneath you gets fragile,Your thoughts make your eyes unsure;And some dead echo drags your voice downWhere words have no confidence.Your heart has grown heavy with loss;And thoughContinue reading ““For Grief” by John O’Donohue”