[nagdu] Grief sessions in class

[Tracy Carcione]

I never went to the grief sessions at GDB.  I went to the one at TSE,
though.  I did not find it helpful, just upsetting.  I guess one could
argue that getting upset is part of the process, but I don't know.  I just
wanted to get through class with as little crying as possible.  I'm not
sure I would go to such a session again.
Also, it seemed more geared to people getting their second dog.  I was
getting my sixth.  Like, been there, done that, got the T-shirt, and moved
on long ago. It's never easy to get a new dog, but at least after a while
one knows what to expect.

I've spoken to others who found the session helpful, though.
Tracy


> Thanks very much to all of you who have sent your good wishes.  Maybe on
> Halloween the trainers should pass around boxes of animal crackers as
> treats for the poor exhausted students (grin.)
>
> I'm excited to meet my new dog, but still grieving the loss of my dear
> Merry.  I'm pleased that Seeing Eye offers a support session for those
> wishing to take advantage of  this opportunity.  I hope other schools
> acknowledge this need as well.  Has anyone attended something like this,
> and
> did you find it helpful?  In my case, I hope it will more easily open my
> mind and heart to receive my new pup.
>
> Sherrill
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org]On
> Behalf Of AnnaLisa Anderson
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 10:56 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Tampa's going to the guide dogs!
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> Sherrill, congratulations!  Can't wait to hear all about the new Halloween
> dog.  Do keep us posted.
>
> AnnaLisa and Sundance
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