#35 The Animal-Human Bond
08/24/21 • 24 min
Join authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the importance of the bond we forge with our animal companions and the ways that that bond adds to our health and wellbeing. Please note that we're sharing this recorded program outside of our usual Thurs schedule because of our vacations this month. We'll post our next episode after our live 6pm ET broadcast on September 9th.
We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected].
The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org..
With great sadness, Ken dedicates this episode to the memory of Abigail, who passed away only hours after this recording was made. Abigail, a soulful 16-year-old Chihuahua, was the beloved family member of Ken and his husband Tim. May she awaken into a beautiful new life. Blessed be.
Join authors and family therapists Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about the importance of the bond we forge with our animal companions and the ways that that bond adds to our health and wellbeing. Please note that we're sharing this recorded program outside of our usual Thurs schedule because of our vacations this month. We'll post our next episode after our live 6pm ET broadcast on September 9th.
We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected].
The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org..
With great sadness, Ken dedicates this episode to the memory of Abigail, who passed away only hours after this recording was made. Abigail, a soulful 16-year-old Chihuahua, was the beloved family member of Ken and his husband Tim. May she awaken into a beautiful new life. Blessed be.
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#34 Guilt and Self-Forgiveness
Join family therapists and authors Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio for a conversation about guilt and self-forgiveness.
As always, Ken and Nancy welcome your questions, comments, and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected].
The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon
Many thanks to Devin Febbroriello for sharing her moving tribute to her beloved Miso, which includes many helpful thoughts for those who are grieving: https://www.devinjane.co/post/to-grieve-is-to-love-and-to-love-is-to-fully-live
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org..
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#36 Letting Go of the Would'ves, Could'ves, and Should'ves
Join family therapists and authors Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio and Nancy Saxton-Lopez for a look at the misgivings, regrets, and afterthoughts so common after the loss of a beloved animal companion. We'll share thoughts on how to live with these common features of grief.
We welcome your comments, questions and suggestions for future topics. Nancy can be reached at [email protected] and Ken at [email protected].
The Pet Loss Companion (book) on Amazon
This program is a friend of Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, Mass. Dakin is a 501 (c) (3) community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in central Massachusetts and a national leader in animal welfare. You can learn more about Dakin and make a donation at dakinhumane.org..
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