This workshop offers participants an opportunity to learn how to shift inward grieving toward external mourning by memorializing the loss of their animal companion through the creation of memorial altars.
Our animal companion friends/family members are the absolute best teachers about death and dying. I know I am grateful for all my departed animal companions who have taught me about death as a natural end to life. Sadly, in our world, much of the grief we have for our animal companions is disenfranchised, “grief that goes unacknowledged or un-validated by social norms.” This is especially disheartening because for some of us, our animal companions are our closest friends having no judgement, accepting us completely, flaws and all. Paws care not about our flaws!
I am a passionate supporter of the movement that de-stigmatizes animal companions as somehow less-than in the grief process humans feel when they experience the loss of their beloved fur kid.
Join End-of-Life Pet Doula Madrone Kalil Ph.D. for a workshop journey in honor of your animal companion friends/family members.
General Admission $55.00
This workshop is for you if you:
Just lost your beloved animal companion.
Feel like you did not get a chance to properly memorialize your animal companion and want a creative way to do so now.
Desire a space to be witnessed in your grief about your beloved animal companion.
Are anticipating the death of an aging or terminally ill animal companion and want to be prepared with a way to honor them after they take off their earthly robes.
Continue to feel the presence and impact of an animal companion who died months or even years ago and want to honor these feelings.
Have been told by others that your friend was “just get another pet” and feel your grief has not been fully understood or honored.
Want to create a meaningful ritual to celebrate the life and legacy of your animal companion.
Long for connection with others who understand the depth of the bond between humans and animals.
Are seeking a creative, hands-on way to express grief, love, gratitude, and remembrance.
Know that your animal companion was never “just a pet” and want their life to be honored accordingly.
Together we will discuss and learn about disenfranchised grief, what altars/centers are, how to use symbolism to represent our animal companions, and co-create a group altar honoring all of our beloved dead animal companions.
Bring in: a picture(s) of your beloved animal companion.
Take with You: a few ritual/sacred items to add to their altar process at home.