Providing grief support since 1999
Workshop
Pet Loss Journaling Workshop
Grief can be difficult to put into words, especially after the loss of a beloved pet. This gentle, in-person Pet Loss Journaling Workshop offers a safe and supportive space to pause, reflect, and honour the special bond you shared with your pet.
Together, we’ll use guided journaling exercises from Healing Through Words: A Pet Loss Grief Journal to explore memories, emotions, and the many feelings that can accompany pet loss. There is no pressure to be a writer or to share what you have written. You are welcome to participate in whatever way feels comfortable for you.
Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 PM in Mississauga (Queensway/Cawthra area). Space is intentionally limited to 10 participants to keep the workshop personal and supportive. WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY FULL. Check back for our next workshop or send an email.
The Healing Through Words journal is $25 and may be purchased on the day of the workshop or through the website.
To reserve your place, email ontariopetloss@gmail.com
Workshop
Poetry Writing
Poetry can be a gentle and meaningful way to navigate the grief process. When grief feels difficult to explain, putting emotions into words can help give shape to feelings that may otherwise remain bottled up. Through simple prompts, memories, imagery, and reflection, poetry allows you to honour your loss, express what is in your heart, and explore the many emotions that can come with grief.
Writing can also create a safe space to remember the relationship, celebrate meaningful moments, and acknowledge the changes that loss has brought into your life. There is no right or wrong way to write a poem and you do not need to consider yourself a writer.
This workshop is about expression, remembrance, and finding meaning through your own words. Your poem doesn't have to be perfect; it simply needs to be yours.
Date:
Time:
Location: Mississauga (Queensway/Cawthra)
Space is limited
Email:ontariopetloss@gmail.com
Healing Through Words
Healing Through Words is a gentle space for self-reflection, emotional release, and personal growth.
Through thoughtful prompts and meaningful writing, this journal invites you to explore your feelings, process your experiences, and reconnect with yourself—one word, one page, and one day at a time.
Your healing journey begins with giving yourself the space to be heard
Purchase Your Copy
Each journal is $25.
To purchase a copy, please email ontariopetloss@gmail.com.
- Local Pickup: Available in Mississauga.
- Shipping: Available for an additional charge.
Give yourself the gift of healing, one word at a time.
Ontario Pet Loss Service's
Zoom Group Session
Zoom Sessions;
For registration link for any zoom meetings please email: ontariopetloss@gmail.com
*NOTE: DATE/TIMES MAY CHANGE*
**NEW** Wednesday Sessions
2-3 pm
Wed Sep 16
Wed Oct 14
Friday Sessions 6-7 pm
Fri Aug 28
Fri Sep 11
Fri Oct 9
Fri Nov 13
Sunday Sessions 7-8 pm
Sun Sep 27
Sun Oct 25
Sun Nov 29
Sun Dec 6
Anticipatory Grief
These are 1:1 sessions on zoom or in-person (Mississauga area)
Fee:$55/hr
Anticipatory pet grief is the sorrow experienced before the actual loss of a beloved animal companion. It often begins when a pet is diagnosed with a terminal illness, shows signs of aging, or starts to decline in health. While the pet is still physically present, their caregiver may already be mourning the inevitable goodbye.
This form of grief can be deeply emotional and complex. Feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, or helplessness are common, as well as physical symptoms like fatigue, changes in sleep, and difficulty focusing. Caregivers may struggle with conflicting emotions—cherishing precious moments while also dreading the loss ahead.
Acknowledging anticipatory grief is important. It’s a natural response to loving deeply and facing the reality of change. During this time, it can help to create comforting routines, capture memories, and seek support from friends, counselors, or pet loss groups.
Anticipatory grief gives us a chance to say goodbye with love, presence, and intention—and to honor the bond we share with our animals while they are still with us.
Grief Coaching
Grief Coaching
Grief Coaching offers compassionate, forward-focused support for those navigating loss. Unlike therapy, it does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, but instead helps individuals process emotions, set gentle goals, and find meaning after loss. Whether you are grieving a pet, a person, or a life change, grief coaching provides a safe space to be heard, validated, and guided toward healing—at your own pace.
30mins $55
60mins $80
NOTE: 1:1 in-person or zoom
Email: ontariopetloss@gmail.com or use the "Appointment" tab
Should you feel you require an in-depth professional therapist, please contact:
Natasha Tutt (she/her), MSW, RSW
(647) 707-7877