Compassionate Pet Bereavement support for our Clients and Staff. | In-Person or Virtual group sessions.
You don’t have to walk the path of grief alone. Guardian Veterinary offers professional, solution-focused support to help our clients and staff honor the unique bond they shared with their pets.
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Free Monthly Group: Facilitated by June Kaplan, LCSW
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Flexible Formats: Available both In-Person and Virtually.
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One-on-One Care: Private sessions are available upon request.
Guardian Cares—because your pet’s legacy deserves a community of support.
Meet June Kaplan, LCSW
“I have been a licensed clinical social worker for years, having worked in many different settings including corporate employee assistance programs, military bases and as a hospital social worker. During the chaos of 2001 I decided to start a bereavement group at my local veterinary hospital. That group is still running.
Here at Guardian we offer short term solution focused counseling to clients and staff. Because I am a pet owner myself, I know about the pain and suffering that losing a special pet can bring. The loss of a pet is not an isolated issue, and for most people it brings up other losses that have occurred. We hope that by meeting others who are also grieving that clients can help each other normalize reactions and support each other.
Working here at Guardian is both personally and professionally rewarding. “
– June
How does the support group work?
The group is an open forum with a brief introduction of the concepts of grief, pet loss, and how it affects us. We’ll introduce the participants, who will tell us about the pet they’ve recently lost. We’ll ensure that everyone who wants to speak has an opportunity to do so. Participants can join more than one session if they feel the need. To participate, please call us at (914) 704-3400 or fill out the form below.
