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Author: Martha Tousley

Marty Tousley, MS, RN, CS is a hospice bereavement counselor helping people find their way through grief following the death of a family member. As a volunteer with the Pet Grief Support Service in Phoenix, AZ, she also works with bereaved animal lovers, both individually and in groups, and consults with veterinary clinics to foster greater understanding of pet loss among staff members, thereby building better helping relationships with grieving clients. A frequent contributor to healthcare journals, newsletters and magazines for the lay public, she has written several articles and book chapters in the professional nursing and medical literature, and has authored three books addressing various aspects of loss and grief ("Finding Your Way Through Grief: A Guide for the First Year", "Children and Pet Loss: A Guide for Helping" and, with Katherine Heuerman, "The Final Farewell: Preparing for and Mourning the Loss of Your Pet"). For more information about Marty and her writings, you are cordially invited to visit her website at http://www.griefhealing.com The site offers comfort, support and information to anyone who is anticipating or mourning the loss of a loved one, whether human or animal. Marty can be reached via e-mail at tousleym@aol.com

Understanding Different Grieving Patterns In Your Family

By Martha Tousley
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Grief and Bereavement

Grief is a family affair. When one member of a family dies, the entire family is affected, as each person grieves their own personal loss in their own unique way.

Pet Loss And The Elderly

By Martha Tousley
  • Aging
  • Eldercare
  • Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs

There are many reasons why older people get so upset about the loss of a pet. This article lists suggestions on how to support the loved one when his/her pet passed away and what services are available to prevent pets from dying.

Why Does Pet Loss Hurt So Much?

By Martha Tousley
  • Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
  • Wellness

Analyze why the death of your pet affected you so much and it will ease your grief. The author persuades to think about what your animal companion contributed to your life and what fun things you did together that brought you closer to one another.

Emotional Reactions To Loss

By Martha Tousley
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Death and Dying
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Mental Health - Emotional - Issues

For weeks, months, or even years after the death of a loved one occurs, the shock of loss continues in a wave of disbelieving aftershocks. The process is a gradual one of weaning and disconnection.

Understanding The Grief Process

By Martha Tousley
  • Caregiver Issues
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
  • Wellness

Accept your grief and deal with it as soon as you can. Only if you take time to listen to your feelings and emotions it will heal. Talking to family members about death of the loved one or joining the support group might be a good idea.

Spiritual Reactions To Loss

By Martha Tousley
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Mental Health - Emotional - Issues
  • Spirituality - Religion - Beliefs
  • Wellness

When your loved one dies, your life still continues and you should take time to understand the meaning of life while coping with grief. Religion might assist you on your way to overcoming loss.

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