Pet Bereavement Support Groups: Missouri

The APLB is pleased to note that support groups are springing up all across the country. We ask all our friends to help us regularly update and expand this roster. Please send us the name of the group, and who is running it, along with a postal address and telephone number. If there is one, also include an e-mail address. The listing is free. These are our kind of people, and we honor and endorse their commitment and accomplishment.

If you would like to start a support group of your own, the APLB has special material and members to help you with that. We are all in the same lifeboat, together.

By providing this nationwide directory we are adding to our extensive support services. Please note that every group listed here is completely independent, with a very wide range of techniques and regulations — and that inclusion in this directory does not necessarily imply APLB endorsement.

Note: Listings may be added or deleted at the discretion of this Association, which of course, must also disclaim any legal liability that may derive through use of any of these groups.

Meets the last Tuesday evening of the month. No charge. Call for times and information.

Facilitator: Raphael Smith, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist
Telephone: (816) 960-4525
E-mail: DrRaphaelSmith@att.net
Website: www.LosingYourPet.com

Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. There is no charge to attend.

Facilitator: Nancy Piper, BA, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist
E-mail: nancypiper@visitrollingacres.com
Website: www.visitrollingacres.com

Individual or Group sessions on demand. Ordained as Chaplain of the Pets, through Chaplain of the Pets Ministry.

Facilitator: Diane J. Newman, MS, LPC
Phone: (417) 725-2908 (home)
Email: djn314t@mail.smsu.edu or dianenewman@missouristate.edu

Please call for info regarding the next meeting. There is no charge, but contributions are welcomed.

Facilitator: Harriet J. Cuddy, BA, MA
Phone: (636) 537-2322 extension 28
Email: harrietc@petropolis.com

Meets the first Monday of every month from 6 to 7 PM at Baue Pet Services, and there is no charge.

Facilitator: Kelly Karavousanos, LPC
Phone: (636) 328-0878
Email: kellyk@baue.com

Meets on the fourth Thursday of every month, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, in the Community Room at the Mid-Missouri Bank, 100 North Main Street, Webb City. There is no charge, but you must RSVP to attend.

Facilitator: Dr. Becky Brannock, Ph.D., LPC
Phone: (417) 782-7387, attention: Darrin Brower
Email: rbrannoc@pittstate.edu