Grief.  If you are a human being on Earth, you experience grief. It’s part of the deal. That which is born, dies. That’s how it works. We are relational human beings, so it’s likely not going to be a one and done situation. It’s important…

When supporting clients who have experienced or are experiencing  the death of a pet, one of the common questions that comes up is “Should I get another pet?” This post from The Human Society of the United States summarizes it in one statement.  Don’t make…

When I was about eight years old, I had a parakeet. I had two parakeets actually, both named Pete. Pete I had a short life, living in a bird cage in the corner of my bedroom. I don’t know why any of us thought this…