Recommendation
Starting the consultation

First consultation.
Do I Have Petros Syndrome? : Understanding Petros Syndrome
Something that can happen to anyone
Two or more symptoms appear simultaneously | Exploring my vulnerability | The unavoidable fate of companionship
Diagnosing Petros Syndrome
A Complex Grief Reaction | 6 Symptoms That Identify Petros Syndrome | It Can Worst Lead to Depression
10 Misconceptions About Petros Syndrome
A perfectly normal concern | Misconceptions and truths about Petros syndrome

[Practice] My Depression Scale Test

Second consultation.
I Miss You So Much: The Four Stages of Grief
I think I'm having a bad dream: Step 1: Admit it
The grieving process is absolutely necessary. My OOO has passed away. Writing condolences. Death is not the end, but the beginning. What is the purpose of mourning?
Feeling Sad, Sorry, and Sometimes Angry: Step 2: Facing Your Emotions
I thought I had forgotten｜7 stages of emotional change｜If you don't feel any emotions
The Empty Space in Everyday Life: 3 Steps to Adapting
A Habit That's Become So Inherent | Organizing Pet Stuff | "It Feels Like It's All My Fault"
Remembering Beautifully: Creating a Space in Your Heart in 4 Steps
“What image comes to mind?” | Create something memorable | Dealing with emotions through mindfulness

[Practice] My Petros Writing

Third consultation.
I feel like everything is my fault: a psychological error
Is it weird that I'm struggling this much? : The Frame of Loss
People who are more sensitive to loss｜Because they were caring beings｜Don't deny sadness
It all feels like my fault: Dysfunctional thinking
I Should Have Done Better Back Then | Strong Personal Beliefs, Core Beliefs | How to Free Yourself from Guilt
I'm Not Qualified to Be a Companion: Various Cognitive Errors
Cognitive Errors You Must Know

[Practice] Correcting My Irrational Thinking

Fourth consultation.
I can't forget that moment: A more serious case of pet loss syndrome.
The pain of a sudden breakup
It's similar to post-traumatic stress disorder. An incident that shook my life beliefs.
The moment when treatment is needed
Petros Syndrome: Treatment Needed | How to Choose the Right Counseling Center for You
There is no such thing as perfect okay
The Tug of War in My Heart | Two Meditations to Control Emotions | Pause, Mindfulness

[Practice] Managing Anxiety with Relaxation Training

Fifth consultation.
I think I'll cross the rainbow bridge soon: Preparing for Petros
Some Ways to Prepare for a Breakup
Things that have changed since the old days｜Preparation alone can help overcome pain｜Sharing unfinished stories in advance｜How will things change?
Pet funeral
A Sad but Beautiful Necessary Ritual | Guidelines for Grieving | Organizing Your Belongings
To the child who asked where the cat went
How to Explain Death to Children | How to Grieving Together as a Family

[Practice] Writing a Pledge for Sending

Sixth consultation.
I was advised to euthanize my pet: Euthanasia of my pet
Before deciding on euthanasia
Who Decides and When | What Everyone Prepares for | What We Should Do Before Euthanasia
Fighting Depression
Get over your grief and get up | Depression is a mood killer
Can I be happy again?
The essence of mourning is not being sad. You deserve to be happy enough. If my departed pet saw me,

[Practice] Keeping a Daily Routine Journal

Seventh consultation.
How can we comfort them? : Sharing Petros
I want to comfort my companion friend
Empathy alone is enough comfort | The power of listening
Will it be okay if I go to the Petros meeting?
Pros and Cons of Petros Groups | Criteria for Choosing a Petros Group

Concluding the consultation

Korea's first 'Pet Loss Specialized Psychological Counseling Center'
An Accurate Diagnosis of 'Petros Syndrome' by a Psychologist

This book, strongly recommended by veterinarian Seol Chae-hyeon of EBS's "There Are No Bad Dogs in the World" and veterinarian Na Eung-sik of EBS's "Please Take Care of My Cat," is written by Director Cho Ji-hoon, who runs Korea's first "Pet Loss Specialized Psychological Counseling Center."
In an era with a pet population of 15 million, books written by veterinarians and the general public have been published, but there have been few books that have thoroughly addressed 'pet loss syndrome' from a psychological perspective.
As a psychologist who treats people suffering from the psychological distress of losing a pet, the publication of this book stands out.


This book, which explains the symptoms of Petros Syndrome based on cognitive psychology and based on the cases of hundreds of patients who actually visited the counseling room, was flooded with requests for a paperback version from readers when it was serialized on Kakao Page.
By explaining the stages of grief, psychological errors, and traumatic pet loss, it accurately diagnoses pet loss syndrome to help readers understand it, and provides specific methods for pet owners to cope with and overcome the death of their pet, such as preparing for separation, euthanasia, and pet loss groups.


If there is a meeting, there must be a parting, and if there is life, there must be death.
This book is a friendly guide that will help you prepare for and accept the inevitable loss of your pet in the face of an unavoidable fate.


Based on hundreds of counseling cases
A warm and affectionate conversation unfolds in a counseling room.

As recommended by companion animal funeral director Kang Seong-il, who said, “This is a warm book filled with a heart that fully respects its companions,” this affectionate book, written in a comfortable style similar to a consultation with a client, provides a time of healing for those who are grieving.
Although it is written with a solid foundation in psychology, it does not lose its appeal.
This is because the author of this book is also someone who has experienced life and death together, from letting go of his pet dog Darongi to taking in his pet cat Aaroni.


Loss is, above all, a matter of the heart, and requires gentle empathy and comfort.
In this book, the author suggests various practices, such as mindfulness, depression scale tests, and pet loss writing, that can help companions examine and recover their own minds.
How to care for the hearts of children who have experienced the loss of a pet, how to help the entire family mourn together, and more - these are all helpful for all companions, regardless of age or gender, who may be grieving.


Specific practical methods to overcome 'Petros Syndrome'
Comfort and empathy that even non-companions can read and feel

Professor Shin Min-seop of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Seoul National University Hospital emphasized that this book “empathizes with the psychological difficulties of those who are suffering and provides professional help.”
In this way, this book contains specific treatments to overcome and recover from 'Petros Syndrome'.
This includes the secret of ‘mindfulness’, ‘relaxation training’, and ‘keeping a routine journal’.


Furthermore, as Professor Eun-Jeong Kim of the Department of Psychology at Ajou University emphasized, this book serves as a psychological counseling resource that can be helpful not only to pets but also to anyone who has lost someone.
Additionally, it is an opportunity for non-companion owners who have found pet culture difficult to understand the feelings of companion animals and look back on their relationships with companion animals from a psychological perspective.
Finally, they are a bridge between pet owners and non-pet owners, allowing them to deeply understand the feelings of their pet owners and empathize with the lives of those who have become family members with their pets.