March 10, 2026

Episode 159:

How to Cope with Pet Loss as a Practitioner with Krista Helman

In this episode, Krista shares how to cope with pet loss as a practitioner – specifically within the framework laid out in her book, Over the Rainbow: The Love, Loss & Legacy of Your Dog.

Show Notes

Understanding disenfranchised grief and its impact on pet owners and clinicians

The brain and body’s natural adaptation process after losing a pet

Concrete self-care and grounding strategies for practitioners experiencing personal and vicarious grief

Exploring after death communication: what it is, how common it is, and how to support clients ethically



Podcast Links

Krista’s Website: kristahelman.com

Trauma and Grief Institutetraumaandgrief.com

Free Therapist Private Practice Community: facebook.com/groups/exclusiveprivatepracticecommunity

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Credits & Disclaimers

Music by Denis Pavlov Music from Pixabay

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