Adam Clark LCSW, AASW

About

Adam Clark, LCSW, AASW is a published writer, educator, and Affiliate Faculty for the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work. Adam focuses his work on the psychology behind the human-animal bond, specializing in endings and transitions. He is passionate about reducing the cultural stigma associated with pet loss, supporting pet owners, and educating veterinary professionals.

Recent Posts

Being Brave for Bailey: Children and the Death of Their Pets

The death of a companion animal is difficult at best. How then, do we support our children through such an experience? An interview with Dr. Corey Gut on her approach with books.

Why Are the Holidays So Hard While Grieving a Pet?

Why does grief hurt so much more during the holidays? The death of a pet is no exception. Here's how to start moving through the pain.

Holiday Grief: 5 Steps for Getting Through the Loss of a Pet

How do we grieve the death of a pet when we are expected to engage in so many holiday traditions?

Complicated Grief: Losing Your Pets From a Lost Relationship

Not all death is physical, especially when losing your pets due to an ended relationship. We grieve their loss yet they continue living. How to grieve, and heal, through the pain.

4 Reasons Why Pet Loss Matters to the Helping Professional

Should helping professionals equip themselves with the skills and understanding necessary to support their clients in the intricacy of pet loss? Here are four reasons they should.

Natural Memorialization for Our Pets After They Pass

It's hard to know what choice to make in caring for our pet's body after death. An interview with Rooted, a new living plant-based cremation service as an option for pet parents.

What If the Pain of Pet Loss Becomes Too Much to Bear?

Experiencing the death of a pet is a profound and painful experience. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to get us through. Learn when to contact a professional.

Hospice and Natural Death For Our Pets: An Expert Interview

What happens when pet owners look for an alternative to euthanasia? An interview with Gail Pope, founder of BrightHaven Animal Sanctuary and Hospice, explores these alternatives.

Incomplete Endings: Coping With a Runaway or Lost Pet

Mistakes happen when dogs get out, cats escape, or the gerbil runs away. Not knowing where your companion animal may be, or how they are doing, present unique challenges in grief.

Support, Nurture & Love: Talking to Children About Pet Loss

Knowing how to support children through the death of a pet can be incredibly intimidating. Explore the best way to support children through the pain of pet loss, in a healthy way.