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Understanding Traumatic Grief and Loss: How to Cope

Thursday, July 30, 2026
10:00-11:00am

Madeline Panella, LICSW

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Understanding Traumatic Grief and Loss: How to Cope

In this 60-minute webinar presented by the social worker at MSPCA-Angell Boston, Madeline Panella, LICSW, attendees will learn about the stages of grief, the different types of grief, how trauma impacts the brain, and ways to cope with grief and loss. Participants can also expect to expand their understanding of trauma, as well as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and when to ask for professional help. The webinar will leave time for a thoughtful discussion at the end, with the opportunity for participants to ask questions. (Please note this webinar is not intended to be a therapy intervention.)

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Online Learning

Understanding Traumatic Grief and Loss: How to Cope

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Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions

Harnessing Narrative Change to Transform Animal Welfare

Organizational Disaster ChecklistUpdate & Review

California Rabies Awareness Challenge

Rescue Organization Essentials: California Laws, Resources, and More!

DEA and Premise Permits: Shelter Implications

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Social Media Marketing Strategies for Animal Shelters

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Social Media During Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Welfare Organizations

Responding to Wildlife Emergencies

Your Pet Licensing Report Card

Managed and Diverted Intake

Saving Lives Using Maps

Shelter Law - Holding Periods, Shelter PALS CA

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The Ins & Outs of Perception: Crafting the Culture and Brand of your Organization

Mitigating Risk: Common Claims Against Shelters, Dog Bites, Foster Liability, and More

Fear Free for Shelters & Veterinary Clinics (Part 2 of 2)

Crisis Eats Strategy for Breakfast- A Crash Course in Crisis Communications

CA Adopt-A-Pet Day:Strategies for Success 2026

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Essential Rabbit Training for ACOs & Shelter Staff

Summa Fundraising Series Session 3:Yes, you can fundraise for animal control!

California Adopt-a-Pet Day: Strategies for Success!

Disaster Response Technology

Animal Disaster Response & Preparedness: An Overview

Community Cats 2024: Saving Free-Roaming Cats' Lives in the Most Humane Way Possible

Telemedicine & Vaccine Clinics in CA- What Shelters Need to Know About Legislative Updates for 2024

Follow-Up Q&AAnimal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks

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Survey Results: Access to Vet Care in California Shelters

Reducing Return Rates Through Early Dog Training

3 Ways to Boost Your Pet License Sales After Covid-19

Finder to Foster to Adoption: Keeping Found Animals in the Community

Cat Handling & Behavior

Community Cat Program, Intake, Eligibility, and Returns

Service Dogs and the Law

Preparing for Disasters

Humane at Home - Virtualizing Engagement& Lost2Found Texting

Pet Safety Net

Rehoming Programs

PetPro Connect - Telemedicine Platform from BI

CalAnimals ExecutiveLeadership Program:2026 Final Presentation

Updates 2026 -Maximizing Veterinary Care in Shelters

Resolving Barking Dog Issues in Your Community

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Community Cat Programs:Legally Upheld, Vet-Approved, and theMost Humane Option for Free-Roaming Cats

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Testicle TalkCustomer Service in the Animal Space

Data Driven Information on Recruiting and Retaining Shelter Veterinarians

Cyber Security: A Leadership Perspective

The Roundtable: Liability Insurance Challenges

Animal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks

Preventing Burnout for Yourself and Your Team

Combatting Compassion Fatigue

Find Success Working with Elected Officials

Intake & Holding Periods - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Responding to Disasters: Lessons Learned

Kitten Intake Diversion

GoodPup

Return to Home

Turning Data Into Insight

Interacting with Diverse Communities: Cultural Beliefs

Putting the Cat Back

Fundraising for Public Shelters and the 501(c)(3)s that Support Them

Your Data Counts - Ideas and Tools to Activate Data

CALIFORNIA ANIMAL WELFARE ASSOCIATION
Promoting Excellence in Animal Care, Sheltering, and Law Enforcement since 1909™

Collaborate with CVET to
Advance Equine Disaster Response

Lost & Found:
They Don't Have to Be Shelter Bound

Capacity for Care:
Setting the Right Target
& Finding Tools
to Stay There

Workers’ Comp Unleashed:
Building a Safer,
Stronger Workplace

Finding Your Popsicle Hotline:
Creating the Ultimate Adopter Experience

CalAnimals Executive
Leadership Program:
2025 Final Presentation

Organizational Disaster Checklist
Update & Review

Executive Leadership Program
2023
Final Presentations

CA Adopt-A-Pet Day:
Strategies for Success 2026

New Animal Laws
Effective 01/01/2026

Essential Rabbit Training
for ACOs & Shelter Staff

Summa Fundraising Series
Session 3:
Yes, you can fundraise for animal control!

Disaster Response
Technology

Community Cats 2024:
Saving Free-Roaming
Cats' Lives in the Most
Humane Way Possible

Follow-Up Q&A
Animal Shelter Safety: Proven Strategies to Reduce Serious Bites and Other Risks

Humane at Home - Virtualizing Engagement
& Lost2Found Texting

CalAnimals Executive
Leadership Program:
2026 Final Presentation

Updates 2026 -
Maximizing Veterinary Care in Shelters

Role of Shelter Vets During Disasters -
What You Need to Know and Resources to Help!

Community Cat Programs:
Legally Upheld, Vet-Approved, and the
Most Humane Option for Free-Roaming Cats

Summa Fundraising Series
Session 2:
Special Events

Testicle Talk
Customer Service
in the Animal Space

The Roundtable:
Liability Insurance Challenges

Avoid Costly PAGA Claims
A Practical Compliance Guide for Animal Shelters & Nonprofits

Whiskers and Welfare:
NEW LEGISLATION & Collaborative
Animal Disaster Response

State of the Art
Return-to-Home Tools

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Session 4:
The Business Side of Fundraising

Summa Fundraising Series
Session 1:
Fundraising 101

Disasters:
Incident Action Plan &
Situation Status Report

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A Training for Animal Shelter and Rescue Leaders

Legal Meets Best Practices:
Parts 1 and 2