Pet loss helplines disconnected
Clinical social worker Eric Richman is quoted about Cumming's Pet Loss Support Hotline, one of only two such services staffed by veterinary students in the United States
Counseling & Support
After our pet died, traveling to Dog Mountain was my therapy
Licensed Counselor Eric Richman explains that grief over losing a pet can sometimes be "more intense and enduring" than the loss of a relative or friend
The Legacy of a Therapy Dog Named Bubba Watson
Basset Hound brought comfort and support to patients, students, families, and workers, from young to old, in his eight years as a therapy animal
At Your Service
Career Counseling services guide students toward success
When the family pet was dying, 'I just lost it.' What to do when it's time to say goodbye
USA Today spoke with clinical social worker Eric Richman regarding end-of-life decisions for your pet
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Q&A with Cummings School Social Worker Eric Richman
Caring for the Veterinary Caregivers
Wellness programs grow on the Grafton campus to help students, faculty, and staff weather the demands of veterinary practice and training
A Focus on Mental Health on Campus
Tufts University task force recommends implementation of a broad, strategic suite of mental health and wellness services at the university
How to Cope with Losing a Pet
Tufts’ veterinary social worker offers ways to process grief and build a new normal after a pet passes away