We talk with Dr. Katie Lawlor, Psy. D., about coping with pet loss and grief. Dr. Katie Lawlor’s clinical interests include mental health in veterinary medicine, the human-animal bond, and grief & loss. She currently serves as the Director of the Veterinary Mental Health Initiative (VMHI) and is the Co-Founder of the Pet Loss Community.

Prior to her career in clinical psychology, Katie held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California.

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