Betty Carmack
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Betty Carmack has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Cori Bussolari
Department of Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94117, USA
1 shared publication - Janice Habarth
Pacific Graduate School of Psychology, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, California, USA
1 shared publication - Rachel Katz
Spiritual Director, The Urban Spirit, San Francisco, CA, USA
1 shared publication - Sharleen Phillips
Graduate Student, Department of Counseling Psychology, University of San Francisco, CA, USA
1 shared publication - Wendy Packman
Department of Psychology, Palo Alto University, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- 2 September 2018
- Published by Cruse Bereavement Care in Bereavement Care
- Vol. 37 (3) , 101-108
The euthanasia decision-making process: A qualitative exploration of bereaved companion animal owners
The purpose of this study was to explore and assess bereaved companion animal (CA) owners’ (N = 672) responses to a question about the decision to euthanize their animal. Content analysis revealed four major themes: grief without guilt (73%); euthanasia as appropriate decision, accompanied by guilt and/or ambivalence (22%); sole expression of guilt (6%); and veterinarian collaboration with decision (32%). Results suggest that most believe they made the right decision even though they experienced extremely high levels of grief. A smaller percentage of respondents were distraught with guilt, expressing low self-compassion, religious beliefs, and broken trust. Our findings corroborate the important relationship between veterinary staff and CA owners. Mental health clinicians, veterinarian, veterinary medical personnel should provide support and comfort to clients, especially when discussing and deciding upon euthanasia.
- 2 September 2018
- Published by Cruse Bereavement Care in Bereavement Care
- Vol. 37 (3) , 101-108
The euthanasia decision-making process: A qualitative exploration of bereaved companion animal owners
The purpose of this study was to explore and assess bereaved companion animal (CA) owners’ (N = 672) responses to a question about the decision to euthanize their animal. Content analysis revealed four major themes: grief without guilt (73%); euthanasia as appropriate decision, accompanied by guilt and/or ambivalence (22%); sole expression of guilt (6%); and veterinarian collaboration with decision (32%). Results suggest that most believe they made the right decision even though they experienced extremely high levels of grief. A smaller percentage of respondents were distraught with guilt, expressing low self-compassion, religious beliefs, and broken trust. Our findings corroborate the important relationship between veterinary staff and CA owners. Mental health clinicians, veterinarian, veterinary medical personnel should provide support and comfort to clients, especially when discussing and deciding upon euthanasia.