🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

27.18 – Grieving a Pet or Non-Human Companion: The loss of an animal can cut as deeply as losing a person because pets occupy pure, unconditional spaces in our hearts. They listen without judgment, comfort without words, and love without limits. When they’re gone, silence fills every routine—the sound of paws, the greeting at the door, the warmth beside you. Some may dismiss your sadness, but grief for a pet is real and valid. Rituals like keeping a collar, planting a tree, or framing a photo can honor their presence. Speaking their name keeps their memory gentle instead of painful. The loyalty they offered becomes a lesson in simple love—steady, forgiving, and joyful. Allow tears without apology; they’re proof of connection, not exaggeration. Over time you’ll notice gratitude blooming alongside sorrow. The love a pet gives never truly ends—it echoes quietly through every moment you remember their trust.

About this course

Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.

This course includes:
  • Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
  • Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
  • Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use

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