Ep. 78: Lifting Up Not Putting Down™: Anticipatory Grief, Spirituality, & IHE; Meet Nancy Gordon, LCSW
Description
Nancy M. Gordon, LCSW, is a grief expert, licensed therapist, consultant, #1 international best-selling author, speaker, and engaging podcast guest. Her new book, I Miss You Already: Preparing for the Unbearable Loss of Your Pet©, is a teaching memoir on anticipatory pet grief. Her private practice includes direct client coaching, speaking/podcasting, and a loss and grief training/consulting business with other animal care practitioners, especially veterinarians. Her mission is to make a difference in how loss and grief, especially pet loss, are perceived, understood, navigated, and supported through her unique methodologies.
Topics covered in this episode:
- Nancy's journey through anticipatory pet loss and grief
- Honoring the pet loss journey
- Understanding anticipatory grief
- Disenfranchised grief in veterinary medicine
- Navigating emotional support for clients
- The role of Spirituality in grief
- Transforming grief into growth
Links & Resources:
- Visit the Grow Beyond Grief website to learn more
- Pledge to the I Miss You Already Kickstarter project
- Find Nancy Gordon on Instagram or through Linktree
- Find Nancy Gordon on LinkedIn
- Watch the documentary, The Weight They Carry
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Music:
In loving memory of Dr. Steve Weinberg.
Intro and outro guitar music was written, performed, and recorded by house call veterinarian Dr. Steve Weinberg.
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