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Pet loss support resources via phone, in-person or Internet
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Karen Litzinger, MA, LPCKaren has a limited in-person pet loss counseling practice
in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Her focus is on experiential healing, reflective listening, cognitive therapy,
and memorial ritual. Cognitive therapy principles are a core part of the Heal Your Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet CD.
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Phone Counseling- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) National Pet Loss
Hotline. You can access 24/7 services of a psychologist specialized in grief counseling by calling 217-337-9773.
- www.avma.org/reference/hotlines.asp: Includes list of phone counseling through The American Veterinary Medical Association colleges, most with limited hours.
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Counseling Referrals
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On-line Support- www.aplb.org: Through the Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement, professionally trained volunteers host chat rooms under the direction
of a psychologist.
- http://www.petloss.com/: A safe, monitored message board and chatroom available throughout the week, but most active during Monday evening candle
ceremony (10 PM Eastern)
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Heal from Pet Loss, publisher of Heal Your Heart: Coping with the Loss of a Pet
7625 West Hutchinson Street * Pittsburgh
* PA * USA * 15218
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