Just How Do You Handle the Loss of a Pet? Wendy Van de Poll Is Here to Help
Everyone handles the grief from the death of a beloved pet in their own way, But if you are a pet professional or friend, what's the best way to deal with this situation? What should you never say to a person mourning the loss of a cherished pet? Wendy Van de Poll is a world-renowned pet loss grief coach, best-selling author and in-demand speaker. She shares valuable insights on how to cope with pet loss in this special episode of the Oh Behave Show featuring host Arden Moore.
BIO:
Wendy Van de Poll is a pioneering leader in the field of pet loss grief support. She is dedicated to providing a safe place for her clients to express their grief over the loss of their pets.
What makes Wendy successful with her clients is that she get’s grief! “Over the years I’ve dealt with my own grief and helping many people communicate and connect with their pets long after their loss. It’s what I’ve done since I was just 5 yrs old!”
She is compassionate and supportive to all who know her.
Her particular mission when working with pet care professionals is to provide specific guidance on how to manage loss situations with their own clients while taking care of their own compassion fatigue. Through a directed, step-by-step approach, she has assisted countless pet caregivers, veterinarians, and pet cemetery owners in addressing end-of-life events.
She is a Certified End of Life and Pet Grief Support Coach, Certified Pet Funeral Celebrant, Animal Medium and Communicator. She is the founder of The Center for Pet Loss Grief, Pet Loss Mentor Certification Program, and an international best selling and award-winning author and speaker.
She holds a Master’s of Science degree in Wolf Ecology and Behavior and has run with wild wolves in Minnesota, coyotes in Massachusetts and foxes in her backyard. She lives in the woods with her husband, two crazy birds, her rescue doggo Addie and all kinds of wildlife.