Exclusive Members-Only Webinar:
A conversation on anticipatory bereavement
Join us for this important event
We would like to invite you to an exclusive members-only webinar on anticipatory bereavement. Our special guest will be Sarah Bernardi, Veterinary Social Worker at the Ontario Veterinary College and Health Sciences Centre. Sarah provides a wide range of clinical support services, resources, and continuing education across the Companion Animal Hospital, Large Animal Hospital, and Animal Cancer Centre. Her work involves supporting both pet caregivers and animal-care staff.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:15 PM, ET
Platform: Zoom (click here to register)
About the Webinar
Sarah will be interviewed by Courtney Wennerstrom, certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist, APLB chatroom facilitator, and author of many articles on pet wellness and the human-animal bond. Courtney is currently an Instructor of English at Arapahoe Community College.
The President of the APLB, Colleen Rolland, will host the event.
Sarah Bernardi
Sarah Bernardi has been working as a social worker in veterinary hospitals since 2017, with experience spanning private specialty practice and teaching hospital settings. Currently, she serves as the Veterinary Social Worker at the Ontario Veterinary College and Health Sciences Centre, where she provides a wide range of clinical support services, resources, and continuing education across the Companion Animal Hospital, Large Animal Hospital, and Animal Cancer Centre. In her role, Sarah supports pet caregivers and animal-care staff. An advocate for integrating social work into veterinary and animal welfare settings across North America, Sarah completed a two-year term on the executive board of the International Association of Veterinary Social Workers. She also leads a peer group that offers a supportive and knowledge-sharing platform for mental health practitioners in veterinary hospitals and shelters.
Courtney Wennerstrom
Courtney Wennerstrom is a certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist, APLB chatroom facilitator, and author of many articles on pet wellness and the human-animal bond.
Colleen Rolland
Colleen Rolland is the President of the APLB, a certified Pet Loss Grief Specialist and the founder of Pet Bereavement Services.
What to Expect
- Expert Insights: Learn from Sarah about the grief experienced before a pet dies, when a pet parent knows the loss is approaching.
- Interactive Q&A: Participate in a live question-and-answer session.
- Special Giveaway: Participate in the event to win one of two APLB t-shirts.
How to Join
If you are already a member, please log into your membership using the Member Login button below.
Not a member yet? This webinar is exclusive to our Silver, Platinum, and Professional members.
Why Become a Member?
- Create a memorial to your beloved pet on the APLB website.
- Access our facilitated video support group: Connect with others who understand your grief.
- Gain access to our member-only journal: “14 days of gentle remembrance”.
- Exclusive events: Access to members-only webinars and workshops.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow pet parents and gain valuable insights from an expert on veterinary social work.
For more information and to become a member, visit our Membership Page.
