Living Connection Pet Loss Support

Honour the memory of your animal companion by creating a memory box in a safe, supportive environment.

 

People who are grieving the loss of a companion animal often feel very alone and unsupported in their grief. Others may not understand the depth of the connection they shared with their animal friend or the degree of loss they feel as a result of their animal friend’s passing.

 

 

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

 

Through visual arts and inner reflection, this workshop will give participants an opportunity to celebrate the special bond they shared with their animal. This will be done in a supportive environment through the creation of a memory box—a box that is decorated to represent the loving connection between a person and their animal companion.

 

This workshop is not a therapy session or a peer support group. This workshop will NOT encourage participants to talk about the details of their animal’s passing or relive their grief.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

No art experience is needed to attend this workshop. A box and art supplies will be provided for each participant and are included in the workshop cost. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs and/or other items that they would like to include in their memory box.

 

Space is limited. Advance registration is required. Once payment is received, your registration will be confirmed by email. Participants must be 18 years or older to attend. Payment by PayPal or Credit card by phone (604) 649.8715.

 

 

WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

 

This 3-hour workshop is facilitated by Hannamari Jalovaara, a professional artist and art therapist, and by Dixie Golins, a Holistic Healing Practitioner for animals and people.

 

 

HOW TO REGISTER

 

Please contact either Hannamari or Dixie, or fill in the contact form on this page. 

 

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

 

A refund of 50% of the Registration Cost will be granted if a cancellation is received more than 7 days prior to the workshop date. No refund will be granted for cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the workshop date. Refund requests must be made by calling Dixie at (604) 649.8715 or via email theoceanwithin@yahoo.ca. A full refund will be granted if the workshop is cancelled by the workshop facilitators.