Martha M. Tousley

Marty Tousley, APRN, BC, FT, is a certified hospice bereavement counselor helping people find their way through grief following the death of a family member. As a volunteer with the Halton-Peel Pet Loss Support Group in Ontario, Canada and the Pet Grief Support Service in Phoenix, AZ, she also works with bereaved animal lovers, both individually and in groups, and consults with veterinary clinics to foster greater understanding of pet loss among staff members, thereby building better helping relationships with grieving clients.

A frequent contributor to healthcare journals, newsletters and magazines for the lay public, she has written several articles and book chapters in the professional nursing and medical literature, and has authored three books addressing various aspects of loss and grief. Her award-winning Internet Web site, www.GriefHealing.com, offers information, comfort and support to anyone who is anticipating or mourning the loss of a loved one, whether that is a person or a cherished animal companion.

In addition, Marty serves as the moderator for Hospice of the Valley's online Grief Healing Discussion Groups.  She has authored three online e-courses for Self-Healing Expressions, including The First Year of Grief: Help for the Journey and A Different Grief: Coping with Pet Loss (with and without a child component).

She can be reached at

Hospice of the Valley
1510 East Flower Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Telephone 602.530.6970

Articles on Body Mind Spirit Magazine

Understanding Different Grieving Patterns in Your Family