HealTree pet loss support group to begin meeting April 25

HealTree will present an ongoing support group for people who have suffered the loss of a pet, from 12 to 1 p.m., Thursdays, starting April 25, at 1632 Savannah Road, Suite 10, Lewes.

Many people have had the privilege of experiencing intense love and bonding with their pets. Pets can be members of the family, and often bring companionship, fun and joy into the lives of their owners. Pets add structure to the day, offer support, and often provide a sense of meaning and purpose. When a pet dies, it is natural to feel the pain of grief and loss. Some common emotions felt with pet loss are depression, guilt, shock, anxiety, loneliness and confusion.

One way to support the grieving journey is to find a community of people also experiencing the pain of pet loss.

This is a donation-based group with virtual and in-person options.

Facilitator Catrina Stiller is a licensed professional counselor of mental health in Delaware, executive director of HealTree and a pet owner. She holds multiple mental health-related certifications and has completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training. She has extensive training in somatic-based therapy methods and the neuroscience behind mental health problems.

To sign up and learn more, go to healtree.co or call 302-827-4683.