Rev. Sarah Bowen Ordains Animal Chaplains

Who do you turn to when an animal companion dies? A trusted friend, family member, or work colleague who doesn't understand the depth of your bond may not provide the support you need. Animal chaplains offer understanding, support, and healing practices to help navigate our profound grief and loss. Join our meaningful conversation with author and teacher, Rev. Sarah Bowen who trains animal chaplains to help us in our times of sorrow.

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About Rev. Sarah:

Sarah A. Bowen is an award-winning author, animal chaplain, and educator who teaches interspecies mindfulness practices, helps humans survive the pain of animal loss, and advocates for exploited and endangered species. You can often find her huddled over wildlife struck by cars, giving them a sacred sendoff. A columnist on animal/human relationships for "Spirituality & Health" magazine, Bowen’s work has also appeared in in "Parabola," "Tricycle," "Religion Dispatches," "Psychology Today," and "Animal Culture Magazine." Her latest book is "Sacred Sendoffs: An Animal Chaplain’s Advice For Surviving Animal Loss, Making Life Meaningful, & Healing The Planet." Learn more at www.sacredsendoffs.com.

Sarah A. Bowen co-founded Compassion Consortium―the first interfaith, interspiritual, and interspecies community for people who care about and advocate for animals and the planet―where she leads the Animal Chaplaincy Training program. Animal chaplains provide support for both animals and humans via ritual, ceremony, and the tools of deep listening and spiritual companionship. If you feel called, join the training to channel your passion for animals and the planet into a caring and supportive vocation. Details at www.animalchaplaincytraining.com.