GRIEF RECOVERY QUESTIONAIRE
If you are completing this form because of the death of a loved one, I offer my sincere condolences to you and your family.
*The death of pets affects people all over the world. In the United States alone it is estimated that there are more than 14 million pet deaths each year. Death of a pet is an obvious, heartbreaking loss. Pet loss can occur in many ways, including pets that run away or are surrendered due to financial reasons. These losses combined account for nearly 40 million new grievers every year. Given the dimension of the problem, you’d think that there would be a tremendous number of resources available for those who have lost a beloved pet. But you would be wrong.
*As you may have discovered, there is very little effective guidance for grieving pet owners. Yes, there are first-person books in which grieving pet owners describe their pain, sometimes in very poetic language. And yes, there are other books that provide some measure of comfort by helping the griever not feel so alone. And yes, again, there are some support groups where people can talk about the pain they feel in a safe nonjudgmental environment. But those books and groups tend to provide only short-term relief, not the kind of long-term completion of the grief caused by the death of your pet. Compounding the problem is the fact that friends—and even family—often do not understand or accept the intensity of the grief we feel when our pets die. That sad fact makes many pet grievers isolate from human contact for fear they will be judged.
As a Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist and a Certified Grief Coach through The Institute of Professional Grief Coaching. It is my honor, privilege, and calling to walk with you as you move forward through your grief of your pet There is hope in the storm, although it probably doesn't feel that way right now.
To get started, please complete The Grief Recovery Questionnaire. This is just a snap shot of how your life is at the moment and might give you a lot of clarity very quickly. Select a number from 1 to 10 next to each of the following areas of life. A number 10 means "Completely Satisfied" A number 1 means "Dissatisfied". Remember, this is your personal grief journey, so there are no right or wrong answers. Acknowledging the painful emotions that you feel allows you to give yourself permission to grieve, move forward, and decide to say yes to all that is waiting for you. I look forward to workkng with you. Please skip any question you do not feel comfortable answering.