Social Work Support
Social Work Support Services
Our hospital is proud to offer Social Work Support Services to our clients, both in person (when available) and virtually. Our Veterinary Social Worker provides compassionate support in a variety of situations, including but not limited to:
- Grief and end-of-life support
- In-person support before, during, and after euthanasia
- Quality of life conversations
- Assistance during emergency or crisis situations
- Support for families navigating behavioral challenges with their pets
- Emotional support during pet hospitalization
- Connection to community resources and referrals
Virtual Support Groups
We also offer virtual support groups for clients navigating difficult circumstances, including:
- Pet Loss: PULSE AQUÍ to learn more
- Cada persona experimenta el duelo de forma diferente. Además del dolor y la pérdida, que pueden ser devastadores en sí mismos, es posible que experimentes culpa, ira, negación y/o depresión. La culpa sólo hace que sea mucho más difícil superar la pérdida. La depresión es una consecuencia natural del duelo, pero si no se controla, puede dejarle impotente para hacer frente a sus sentimientos. Sepa que hay apoyo, nuestro personal ofrece sesiones de apoyo al duelo para ayudarle a sobrellevar su pérdida.
- Behavioral Challenges: PULSE AQUÍ to learn more
- Managing our pets who suffer from fears, phobias and aggressive behaviors can be whelming, upsetting, and scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. While our Behavior Program is designed to address your pet’s emotional and mental well-being, we understand that yours is just as important.
The goal of our Behavior Family Support Groups is to allow families going through similar journeys to connect, foster a sense of community and provide emotional support to each other.Open to families who have pets who are currently under the care of Dr. Shana Gilbert-Gregory.
- Managing our pets who suffer from fears, phobias and aggressive behaviors can be whelming, upsetting, and scary, but you don’t have to do it alone. While our Behavior Program is designed to address your pet’s emotional and mental well-being, we understand that yours is just as important.
- Behavioral Euthanasia: PULSE AQUÍ to learn more
- Euthanasia is often the most emotional and painful decision you make for your animal. Because this decision is so difficult, it can be comforting to know that you are not alone. Following your pet's passing we offer several resources to help you cope with your loss including support groups.The goal of our Behavior Pet Loss Support Groups, is to allow families going through similar journeys to connect, foster a sense of community and provide emotional support to each other.
Abierto a las familias que tienen mascotas que están actualmente bajo el cuidado de Mount Laurel Animal Hospital.
- Euthanasia is often the most emotional and painful decision you make for your animal. Because this decision is so difficult, it can be comforting to know that you are not alone. Following your pet's passing we offer several resources to help you cope with your loss including support groups.The goal of our Behavior Pet Loss Support Groups, is to allow families going through similar journeys to connect, foster a sense of community and provide emotional support to each other.
- Chronic Illness in Pets: CLICK HERE to learn more (Check back soon!)
Please reach out to learn more about how we can support you and your family.
Caroline Cox, LSW, MSW
Veterinary Social Worker
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