Marian Silverman offers individual counseling and group workshops to support and validate your grief over the loss of your beloved animal companion.
Remember your special friend in a safe environment that does not minimize or trivialize this profound loss. You will be guided through gentle meditation exercises, and writing opportunities that highlight and celebrate your relationship. Bring a photo, tell the stories closest to your heart or just come and be quiet in a non-judgemental space.
Receive tools and techniques for assisting you through this time of bereavement.
Contact Marian : Hollyni@sbcglobal.net
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It was Marian’s attitude toward the death process and of how we should
> create a peaceful setting for our animal companion’s journey out of this
> life that helped me to be strong and make a beautiful day for my long
> time cat friend, Nemo. I know he appreciated it and he wasn’t afraid. It
> made all the difference in the world for me as I still adjust to his
> absence. But there are no regrets. I could not have achieved this
> without Marian’s knowledge and guidance. She is a gifted counselor and
> facilitator.
After the recent passing of my bunny friend Carmen, I came across Marian’s information as I was leaving the vet’s office. Since I have a history of depression, I knew I needed help to get through this loss.
Carmen and I were very close: I took her everywhere I went…We enjoyed sitting on the beach watching the sun go down, went for coffee together and she even traveled in cabin with me on my many trips home to Belgium.
So her passing was a tremendous blow and I didn’t know where to turn.
On the second day after her death, I called Marian to schedule an appointment. We had an instant connection. She even offered to see me that same evening as she heard that my grief was very fresh and raw. In our sessions together, Marian gave me the tools to deal with the guilt, void and sadness. She gave me many useful tips on how to care for myself and my emotional health by sharing some of her own experiences and allowing me to express the hurt that was kept inside. Her very personal approach, attention to detail and genuine care made the difference between feeling completely lost and having a guiding hand through the process of grief.
I also participated in her pet loss workshop and found that the exercises and guided meditations were able to reach a level of feelings that I thought I had dealt with.
I can highly recommend working with Marian. She and her lovely animal family will make all the difference in the world in a time of need.
–Inge Dehennin 7/1/09
Marian,
I don’t know what to say. I think that Ella brought you to us, then and
now. First you got us started on our journey of working as a therapy team,
something that brought both of us great fulfillment. Now you are here for
this last, most important step in our journey together and with words of
wisdom like no one else could give me. I’m going to print off your email
and will read those words a hundred times before Monday, and afterwards as
well.
Cathy Tsao