PET LOSS PORTAL
Transform your relationship to your animals in spirit—and your grief.
During these monthly virtual gatherings, we’ll tackle topics like signs, dream visitations, spirit communication, altar creation, and more.
We meet the first Thursday of each month from 7:30-9 pm ET. ($44)
Seeking connection with your animal companions after they've died is natural.
But unfortunately, it’s not usually encouraged or taught in most pet loss support groups.
The growing number of pet loss support options tells us that society is finally catching up to the reality that people grieve their animal companions just as much (or more) as they grieve humans.
But in many grief support groups, talk of things like signs and communication from animals in spirit isn’t exactly encouraged and is even dismissed as magical thinking, despite growing evidence of its validity and potential for healing.
I wanted to change that, so I created Pet Loss Portal, a monthly gathering focused on growing your relationship with your animal companions in spirit—and your grief.
This isn’t your typical pet loss support group.
We’ll begin with the premise that your animal companions’ consciousness continues after they die—and therefore, so can your relationships.
You’ll be invited to explore different ways to grow these relationships while also honoring your grief. And you’ll learn simple practices you can incorporate into your life.
You’ll also get to share what’s on your heart:Your stories and questions about things like lights flickering, wildlife visiting, feeling your deceased cat’s footsteps, hearing barks in the distance, dreams of them, reincarnation, and more will be taken seriously.
And we won’t bypass or pathologize your grief. We’ll view grief as a natural and necessary part of love—not something to be fixed, cured, or treated. I’ll be present with you in whatever comes up and bear witness to your emotions and experiences from a place of non-judgement.
What clients are saying:
Ready to enter the Pet Loss Portal?
Get all the details and sign up below:
The timing
& format
We’ll meet via Zoom on the first Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 9 pm ET.
Each time we gather, we’ll focus on a different topic. I’ll share what I know around it, we’ll try out practices you can incorporate into your life, and you’ll get to share your experiences and questions. Sharing is always optional, and you won’t be put into breakout rooms.
In order to maintain the privacy of the group and because of its experiential nature, it will not be recorded. Come live.
The price
The exchange is $44 for each gathering.
Please email me if this price is out of reach. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
How to join
Sign up online and pay to secure your spot. You’re welcome to sign up for one session, all of them, or only the topics that interest you. (Upcoming topics are outlined below.)
Groups will be limited to 12 people, so I encourage you to sign up ASAP if you know you’d like to join.
Calendar of topics
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Aug. 6: Opening to Spirit Communication
We’ll cover how to open the lines of communication with your animals in spirit and try a simple exercise together. I’ll also help you address a common reason people have trouble receiving communication from their animals in spirit (hint: your grief has needs). And you’ll be invited to share your spirit communication stories and questions with the group.
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Sept. 3: Receiving and Asking for Signs
We’ll talk all about signs from your animals in spirit, how they differ from other forms of spirit communication, and how to discern between signs and mere coincidences. I’ll also lead you through asking your animals in spirit for a specific sign. And you’ll be invited to share your stories and questions about signs that you’ve received with the group.
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Oct. 1: Creating Altars and Rituals
We’ll cover how to create custom altars and rituals to honor your animal companions in spirit, and we’ll begin to design some together that you can complete in your own time. You’ll be invited to share about your experiences with altars or rituals with the group, as well, including any cultural or familial traditions.
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Nov. 5: Using Tools for Communication
We’ll talk about how you can use tools such as tarot and oracle cards, pendulums, and automatic writing to assist your communication with your animal companions in spirit. We’ll try out some simple exercises together (if you have cards or a pendulum please bring them). You’ll also be invited to share your experience or questions about using these or other tools.
Meet your guide, Olivia (she/they):
I’m a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist who believes the deep connection you share with your animal companion doesn't end when their body does—it just transforms.
Having privately supported hundreds of grieving clients during and after their animals’ end-of-life-transitions, I’ve seen firsthand how continuing relationships with our animals in spirit is not only possible, but can lead to deeper peace and healing. Grief, as painful as it can be, can also be a portal into a new dimension of relationship with our animals—and ourselves.
I know that this work flourishes in community, and I’ve dreamed of hosting a group where people grieving their animals could have their grief validated, openly ask questions and share stories about their spiritual experiences, learn methods to build their connection with their animals in spirit, and feel less alone.
So I combined my education as a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist with what I’ve learned as a professional animal communicator and my own experiences with grief to bring you this unique group offering.
If this is what you’ve been looking for then I invite you to join us for one or more gatherings. Sign up here.
Not ready yet? Check out the FAQs below.
FAQs
for the Pet Loss Portal groups
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Good question. These groups might be for you if:
One or more of your animal companions has died and you want to maintain your relationship with them in spirit.
You’re looking for a pet loss support group where you can talk openly about spirit communication, signs, and other spiritual topics without being dismissed.
You’re sick of hearing that they were “just a pet,” because you know that they’re so much more—and you’re looking for others who get it.
You feel like their spirit might’ve led you here.
This workshop might NOT be for you if:
Your animal companion has died very recently (within the past week or so).
You aren’t open to continuing a relationship with your animal companion in spirit or don’t believe that it’s possible.
You’re just looking for a reading with an animal who has died (you can book a private session for that).
You aren’t comfortable sharing your experiences or feelings in a group setting.
You can’t show up live.
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The relationship between consciousness, body, and spirit is one of life's great and sacred mysteries. While material science often views the physical body as all there is, ancient wisdom and countless personal experiences tell us something different: that consciousness—that spark of awareness and personality—isn't limited to the body but flows all around us.
When animals leave their physical form, this essential consciousness continues. I've witnessed this truth countless times in my work. Your animal companion's spirit can maintain their unique way of being, their awareness of your life, and most importantly, their connection with you.
This is why I’m able to communicate with animals in spirit and why I can show you how to do it, too.
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No. In order to maintain the privacy of the group and encourage people to share openly, it won’t be recorded. You must attend live.
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No. But you’re welcome to book a private session with me if you’d like me to do that.
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No. While our work together can feel therapeutic, it’s not the same as psychotherapy. I am a Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist—not a therapist. This group is not meant to take the place of your work with a mental health professional, but it can happen alongside it.
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I usually recommend waiting at least a couple of weeks to allow yourself to reflect and move through some grief so you can open more fully to the experience. But there’s no hard and fast rule, and in the end, it’s up to you. I trust you to decide whether or not you’re ready.
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Yes, you can, and it’s up to you how much of your experience you’d like to share. Just keep in mind that while I’m trauma sensitive, I’m not a trauma therapist or mental health professional.
When it comes to past situations with our animal companions, we often carry guilt or confusion that can feel too heavy to release. While I can't promise specific outcomes, I've witnessed how connecting with animals in spirit can bring unexpected healing and peace. They often share perspectives that help us see these situations in a new light. Their capacity for forgiveness and understanding usually runs deeper than we imagine, and they're often more interested in helping us find peace than holding onto past hurts.
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All emotions are welcome in our gatherings, and some tears are expected. This is a space where your grief is honored and you won't be judged for how deeply you feel your loss. But if you ever feel too overwhelmed during our sessions, please do what you need to do so you can tend to your needs. You’re always welcome to turn your camera off or step away if needed.
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Outside of forced cancellation due to illness or emergencies, I won’t be giving refunds for this offering.