EPISODE 2

An Insight Into Pet Grief Counseling Groups with Animal Talks and Michael Yearout

When you’ve lost a pet, the holidays can be a difficult time.  Here’s how to work through your grief and enjoy the season to the best of your ability.

Read Reverend Kaleel’s response to the psychiatric community adding grief lasting longer than a year to their manual of disorders.

Hear Reverend K. share stories of his work with people and pets,  address questions of love, loss, and the unique relationships we have with our animal companions.

Browse past Animal Talks e-newsletters containing a variety of news and informative topics.

Photo © Judith Robichard, The Boston Globe

Although many of us use these terms interchangeably, Kaleel sees a difference and discusses why.

Drop in on a Q & A session with Kaleel and a reporter from Animal Forum on issues facing pet lovers in the time of coronavirus.

This book reflects the path from hurt of losing your animal companion to healing. It offers words of comfort during a painful time through poetry and guidance. 

A review of and short audio clip from PAX, by Sara Pennypacker 

Discover how animal communication and contact can enhance your life, your relationships, and unlock the vast potential for happiness we hold.

A short poem by Rev. K

EPISODE 1

Navigating the Emotional Journey of Pet Loss: An Introduction to Animal Talks Inc, with Thembela Makhuba

A link an article describing how pets can improve our mental and physical health in the long term.

A link to Reverend Kaleel’s thoughtful article in Animal Wellness, March 2022.

A NY Times article on how the process of acceptance and letting go builds the resilience necessary to navigate an array of life’s obstacles. Check out Rev. K’s quote towards the end!

Practicing vet, TV personality and host Dr. Scott Miller opens up with guest Rev. K in this special episode on what our pets really mean to us.

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The grief that comes when seniors lose a pet to death, or due to the inability to continue to care for it.

How is grieving especially different or more challenging should you lose a pet during this time of quarantine?

Prose by Rev. K pondering questions about what happens to our pets after they die.

Fun tips and tricks on understanding your pet and strengthening your relationship with them.

Follow the link below to read Kaleel‘s new article about pet loss through a veterinarian‘s eyes... and heart.

Read Rev. K's article in Dogster magazine on how to deal with the holidays when you’re grieving the loss of your pet.

A link to the article: “My Position on the New ‘Prolonged Grief Disorder‘ Diagnostic Category in the DSM” by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

A link to Reverend Kaleel’s essay on his own personal journey with grief from pet loss and what he has learned from it.

Explore Rev. Kaleel’s supportive series on working through the difficult experience of losing a beloved pet.

Keeping a strong connection can promote healing.

A review of the amazing book Animal Wisdom (or, just how do animals travel long distances to get back home?), by Dr. Linda Bender.

A discussion on the benefits and risks of caring for pets as we age.

Teach your children and yourself about the power of grief to heal.

Grieving the Animals We Love, and How We Help

An editorial on the relationship between animal cruelty and infectious diseases.