1. How the Grief to Peace
Process Can Help You
The grief to Peace Process provides you with a
safe and supportive place for you to be heard
and understood so you can get through your
grief sooner and more peacefully.
The Grief to Peace Process
assists you to:
• Feel calm and in control at home, work
and socially
• Find peace of mind and harmony of feelings
• Learn practical life skills to equip you to
enjoy your life more fully
• Gain a deeper understanding of ‘who you
are’ and get a clearer direction in your life
• Free you from addictive behaviour
• Enhance your well-being
• Gain relief from stress-induced illness
• Enjoy better sleep and improved
mental clarity
• Have more energy, enthusiasm and
motivation to live and enjoy your life
more fully
The Grief to Peace Process goes way beyond
traditional talk therapy and creates rapid shifts by
helping you to release the underlying emotions.
TO BOOK A SESSION
Phone: 03 9739 8889
Email: susan@eq.net.au
www.grievingthelossofyourpet.com
Susan de Castella
Thrive Breathwork Coach
You’re in safe hands with Susan
who has 18 years experience as
a Thrive Breathwork Coach. She
is a member of the Australian
Breathwork Association. Susan
has had a passion for personal
growth since learning to
meditate at 19 years of age.
She has had a love of animals since childhood
especially her family dog ‘Princess’. This led her
to a career working with animals. She worked in
the animal industry for 19 years. Susan worked
at Healesville
Sanctuary and
Melbourne Zoo,
Walter and Eliza
Hall Institute for
Medical Research
and Department of
Zoology Melbourne
University.
During her time as an animal carer, she became
aware of the lack of support for grieving pet
owners or those coping with feelings associated
with having a sick or injured pet, and those
making a decision concerning their pet’s future.
Coping with Pet Loss
Lost Your Best
Friend?
Are you…
• Overwhelmed with sadness?
• Not coping with the pain?
• Feeling Guilty or Angry?
• Frightened it will never end?
Susan de Castella
Pet Loss Grief Healing
Member: Australian Breathwork Association
Associate Dip. Animal Studies
Cert of Veterinary Nursing
Cert of Zookeeping

2. The Grief to Peace Process
Recovering From Pet Loss
Getting over the loss of your pet takes time. You
can move through this difficult time peacefully.
The five steps to healing grief are:
Step 1. Calming Your Distress And Anxiety
When you understand the grief process, it is easier
to relax and be kind and gentle with yourself.
Step 2. Emotional Healing
You may feel shocked, numb, frightened, sad or
angry. These are all natural responses to loss.
Step 3. Finding Acceptance
After releasing the emotional pain, the next step is
to come to acceptance so you can experience more
inner peace.
Step 4. Honouring Your Pet.
You can build memorials in your heart and in your
home so that you can fondly remember your friend
with beautiful memories.
Step 5. Move Forward With Life Again.
When you grieve the loss of your pet fully, the
experience can become something that makes you
more kind and compassionate and more resilient. It
is time now for you to move forward in your life.
The Grief to Peace Process
The full GRIEF TO PEACE Process involves
from 1 to 10 sessions at weekly or fortnightly
intervals.
We use Breathwork to clear grief. Breathwork is a
mindfulness breathing process to help you release
emotions quickly and gently.
I invite you to come along and experience a
session and then take it from there.
Sessions are 2 hours in duration.
Fees are $350 (Concession: $250)
To book a session
Phone Susan on 03 9739 8889
Or email: susan@eq.net.au
Areas of Support Offered
• Healing grief from pet illness or death
• Coping with feelings about sick or injured pets
• Making decisions about your pet’s future
What people Say…
“After one session with Susan, I was able to feel
safe enough to feel my emotions after many years
of living in fear of them. I cannot thank Susan
enough for her wisdom, gentleness and support.”
Natasha Kentwell.
“The space that Susan creates made me feel
completely free and honoured to be myself. Her
work has helped me overcome fears, honour
my sadness and feel comfortable in releasing my
anger.” Jean Thomas.
“Susan fosters a safe environment where one
can be open and vulnerable and receive healing.”
Claire Hoy.
Losing A Pet Can Be So Hard
Your pet probably gave you some of the most
unconditional loving experiences of your life.
Your faithful friend was always there to greet you
when you got home, always ready for a pat or to
snuggle in with you.
To lose such a close companion can evoke very
strong and painful feelings.
Normal responses to losing a pet:
Feeling wrong to be so sad. People saying:
• ‘Cheer up, you can always get another pet’
• ‘It’s okay, they are in heaven now’
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed and thinking:
• ‘How I am going to cope with my best friend
gone?’
• ‘Is this sadness ever going to end?’
• ‘I’ll never get over it’.
• ‘I’ll never find as good a friend again’
• ‘I just can’t cope’
Feeling frustrated and saying:
• ‘Damn it! Why did my pet get sick?’
• ‘Why did my best friend die and leave me?’
• ‘It’s just not fair’
• ‘I could have done more’
• Blaming and criticising other people.
Feeling guilty about your pet getting sick or injured
or about having to put them down.
Having trouble concentrating: ‘I don’t even
remember how I drove from the vet to home’.
Seeing your self shutting down and withdrawing.