PLAINS TALK Thea Guest, LMSW, CADC DEALING WITH THE DEATH OF A PET Anyone who considers a pet a bekoved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies their loss. The grief is real, and it descrves to be recognizod as such. It's essential to be honest about your foelings. It can be helpful to sock Social support from peopk you know who will understand and sympathize rather than julge, as society may not realize just how impactful pet koss can be. Everyone grieves differently, and the evelof grief you feel depends on fackors such as your age and personality, the age of your pet, and the circumstances of death. If extra help is neoded, there are pet loss counselors, online forums, and support groups available. The stress of losing a pet can quickly depkete your energy and enotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help yoxu get through this difficult time. Spend time face to face with people who care about you, cat a healthy diet, get plenty of skoep, and exercise regularly to rekase erxlorphins and help boost your moxd. Remember that there are healthy ways to cope with the pain, come to terms with your grief, and when the time is right, perhaps even open your heart to another animal companion. Plains Arca Mental Health takes pride in treating the whole person by assessing both mental health conditions as well as substance use disorder conditions. Call our office tokay at 712-792-2991 or 800-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St., Suite 1, Camroll. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. PS. The stages of grief proposed by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross can be adapted to the grief process for the death of a pet. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center www.plainsareamentalhealth.org PLAINS TALK Thea Guest, LMSW, CADC DEALING WITH THE DEATH OF A PET Anyone who considers a pet a bekoved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies their loss. The grief is real, and it descrves to be recognizod as such. It's essential to be honest about your foelings. It can be helpful to sock Social support from peopk you know who will understand and sympathize rather than julge, as society may not realize just how impactful pet koss can be. Everyone grieves differently, and the evelof grief you feel depends on fackors such as your age and personality, the age of your pet, and the circumstances of death. If extra help is neoded, there are pet loss counselors, online forums, and support groups available. The stress of losing a pet can quickly depkete your energy and enotional reserves. Looking after your physical and emotional needs will help yoxu get through this difficult time. Spend time face to face with people who care about you, cat a healthy diet, get plenty of skoep, and exercise regularly to rekase erxlorphins and help boost your moxd. Remember that there are healthy ways to cope with the pain, come to terms with your grief, and when the time is right, perhaps even open your heart to another animal companion. Plains Arca Mental Health takes pride in treating the whole person by assessing both mental health conditions as well as substance use disorder conditions. Call our office tokay at 712-792-2991 or 800-325-1192. Our office is located at 318 South Maple St., Suite 1, Camroll. Helping People Cope With Everyday Living. PS. The stages of grief proposed by Elizabeth Kübler-Ross can be adapted to the grief process for the death of a pet. PLAINS AREA Mental Health Center www.plainsareamentalhealth.org