This workshop is part of Sussex Social Change Hub 2025 CPD program. This session will explore the significance of the human-animal bond in the context of pet loss and its implications for social work practice.
Detailed Description
This session will explore the significance of the human-animal bond in the context of pet loss and its implications for social work practice.
We will explore:
· The different roles pets play in people’s lives.
· Types of pet loss and its impact on individuals and communities.
· The dynamics and impact of pet loss through the life span.
· The range of animal-related grief experiences from a theoretical perspective.
· The legal context surrounding pet loss.
· Best practices in supporting pet grief.
Case studies will support learning, and you will be provided with useful links to articles, resources, and relevant local and national organisations.
Date: 19 May 2025
Time: 10am – 1pm
Online via MS Teams
Speaker: Rebecca Stephens and Diane James
This half-day non-accredited CPD workshop is open to all professionals who find it relevant to their practice. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completing the course.
The courses will all take place online on Microsoft Teams.
For group bookings please contact us at socialchangehub@sussex.ac.uk.
