Wickenburg Retreat Offers Pet Loss Healing Program

0:00Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. For many people, losing a pet isn't just saying goodbye to an animal, it's losing a family member, a constant companion, and a source of unconditional love. And yet, that kind of grief is often minimized or misunderstood, leaving people feeling isolated and expected to move on far too quickly. The Meadows Rio Retreat Center in Wickenburg is launching a new five-day experiential workshop called Led by Love, healing grief after animal loss, created for people navigating the deep emotional impact of losing a beloved pet. The workshop offers something rarely discussed, the space to grieve openly, without apology or judgment. Led by licensed trauma therapists, the program combines the Meadows Model with guided interactions with horses, mindfulness practices, and group support to help participants process loss, honor their bond, and begin healing in a meaningful way. It's designed for anyone carrying this kind of grief, from individuals quietly struggling at home to professionals trying to function while feeling a profound void.

1:04Program dates Monday, April 20, Friday, April 24. Cost, five days day, $3,500. Interview up, Janet Dewey, Director of Equine Programs and License Therapist, the Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. About Janet Dewey. Janet Dewey is the Director of Equine Programs at the Meadows. She is a lifelong equestrian and a licensed therapist with a background in animal behavior who leads the Equine-assisted therapy program, where horses help patients build trust and emotional awareness in their healing journey. About Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, MBH, is a network of specialized behavioral healthcare programs, individualized addiction recovery centers, and acute psychiatric care centers located throughout the United States. An industry leader, MBH provides evidence-based treatment for people struggling with emotional trauma, drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, psychiatric disorders, eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. Their full continuum of programs and

2:04services deliver personalized treatment plans to people from all walks of life, meeting them at their point of need to help achieve long-term recovery. This treatment approach, which features the Meadows model and is rooted in decades of clinical experience, has established a strong foundation of trust among patients, referring healthcare partners and the local communities served. For more information on all of Meadows Behavioral Healthcare's treatment services, from inpatient to outpatient and virtual levels of care, visit the Meadows.com or call 800-244-4949. Learn who else is making a difference in the Quad Cities with more stories from community connections on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1 RST-2-No