Last December, my 12-year-old black Lab mix, Cairo, died very suddenly from an especially fast-moving cancer.  To be honest, a year later I’m still missing him terribly, which is why I’m happy to have Grief Counselor Bonnie Goodman join us for Tuesday’s show.  An experienced human and pet grief counselor, Bonnie will talk about the symptoms of bereavement and strategies for coping with the loss of a pet, as well we why we so often feel shame or guilt for grieving for our pets. 

Bonnie is board certified in thanatology by the Association for Death Education and Counseling, a certification that demonstrates one’s expertise and involvement in the field of death, dying and bereavement, and she is a member of The Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement and The American Academy of Bereavement.

I think this will be an exceptionally good show for all of us who have lost–or will soon lose–someone we love, human or otherwise.  Join us Tuesday at 1pm Pacific on PDX.FM.