Pastoral concern in relation to the psychological stress caused by the death of an animal companion
The place that animals occupy in relation to humans is considered, noting the close relationship and emotional attachment which exists between humans and their pet/animal companions. The psychological stress, bereavement, and grief experienced upon the death of an animal companion with whom an emoti...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis
2006
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Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2006, Volume: 9, Issue: 5, Pages: 411-422 |
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| Summary: | The place that animals occupy in relation to humans is considered, noting the close relationship and emotional attachment which exists between humans and their pet/animal companions. The psychological stress, bereavement, and grief experienced upon the death of an animal companion with whom an emotional attachment had taken place are explored. Pastoral implications in relation to the death are considered, and suggestions are made in relation to the role of religious leaders, pastoral counsellors, and other caregivers at that time. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-9737 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Mental health, religion & culture
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13694670500212208 |