Journey Through Pet Loss - Revised Edition 2000

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Summary: For the Ears of Pet Owners and Non-Pet Owners, Alike!
Review: "Journey through Pet Loss" brought to my ears "full-throated authenticity" of the subject at hand. I relistened to explanations, not for clarification, but as information to pay attention to, words to learn by, and as words of wisdom. On-the-mark suggestions and activities are given to pet owners who have lost beloved animals, while the "All of a Sudden" poetry collection illustrates the concepts of complicated mourning and more. With adeptness, the issue of human loss is woven into the "journey" - a plus for pet owners and non-pet owners, alike. My counselor ears have been greatly perked, and I am pleased to have in my possession a resource that I can recommend to those who are living with poignancy in their lives. This non-pet owner was moved to tears, as I heard captured on tape the depth of love one can have for pets and the devastation that comes with the loss of them. This has deepened my own awareness of furry and feathered creatures who have flown high above to "Heaven's Nest," but possess a "magical spirit" so as not to be entirely out of reach of their (former) pet owners' hearts.

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Summary: Very moving and useful in my time of loss anf grief.
Review: A friend sent me a copy of Journey Through Pet Loss a few months after my 17 yr old terrior passed away. I took off the afternoon and went to bed to listen to the tape. Deborah spoke of many of the feelings I'd been having, including holding on to the grief as a way of keeping my terrior with me. While listening to the tape I realized that I had forgotten some of my most precious memories as a way of protecting myself. And while listening to the tape those memories came back. Journey Through Pet Loss helped me get through this very difficult time. Thanks to Deborah and to my friend who thoughtfully sent me the tape.

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Summary: Very moving and useful in my time of loss anf grief.
Review: A great guide for parents dealing with the trauma of pet loss. Help yourself then you can lovingly guide your children. Mimi Doe Author of 10 Principles For Spiritual Parenting

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Summary: Great for children of all ages.
Review: A great guide for parents dealing with the trauma of pet loss. Help yourself then you can lovingly guide your children. Mimi Doe Author of 10 Principles For Spiritual Parenting

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Summary: A powerful resource for counselors as well as loving friends
Review: As a Hospice Social Worker of l5 years, I listened to Journey Through Pet Loss with great interest. For many people, the loss of a beloved pet was the first true experience of loss and grief. The way in which a first experience with death is dealt with often lays the foundation for dealing with future losses. I now keep two copies of this wonderful set to share with children and adults alike. I also have found it useful and healing to adapt the recommended exercises to use with clients who are dealing with the loss of a beloved human companion. Journey Through Pet Loss is carefully thought out- I expect that listeners will laugh through their tears, as I have, while listening.

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Summary: An aid to veterinarians.
Review: As a veterinarian, my clients are rarely recovered enough from the ,seemingly, sudden loss of their beloved pet to discuss with me their true sense of loss and grief. It's wonderful to have a resource that they can go to when they are ready and in need of support.

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Summary: listen to author on WEVD radio, NY
Review: As part of her travels,Antinori will be at Phonenix Rising,the Assoc. for Death Education & Counseling, San Antonio,TX 3/12- and on Radio, WEVD Manhattan,NY--listeners can call in..an excellent resource- speaker.

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Summary: crucial for anyone who want's to do growth work : pet loss
Review: Deborah"s audiocasette series is a thoughtful, educational and heartfelt blend of academic material, spiriruality and personal experience. It is a meditative and sensitive journey for anyone who gives themselves the gift of the time to listen and experience this quality piece....

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Summary: Trememdously engaging and supportive tape.
Review: I found Ms. Antinori's tape to be tremendously engaging and supportive. Rather than getting stuck in feelings of loss and sadness, one is guided through the grief by Ms. Antinori's gentle voice and wise words. Although Ms. Antinori's focus is in validating pet owners' feelings, I think the tape is an excellent "how-to" for anyone dealing with loss of a loved one, whatever the species.

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Summary: Very Good Book
Review: I recommend this book to anyone who needs help through the stages of grief. It is practical and insightful.