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Christiana Saia
Pet Loss Grief Coach
Christiana is a grief specialist, certified End-of-Life Doula, and one of the leading voices in pet loss and disenfranchised grief support. With more than a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate pet loss, anticipatory grief, and bereavement, she has dedicated her career to creating compassionate, accessible support for those facing life’s most difficult transitions.
As the founding member and Lead Grief Coach of Lap of Love’s Pet Loss Support Team, Christiana helped build and expand one of the most trusted pet loss support programs in the country. She has trained and mentored grief coaches, developed educational programs, facilitated support groups, and supported thousands of grieving pet parents through some of their hardest moments.
Beyond her professional expertise, Christiana understands grief on a deeply personal level. As a pet loss survivor herself, she brings empathy, authenticity, and a profoundly human approach to every conversation. She is passionate about helping people feel seen, supported, and less alone as they navigate the complexities of grief.
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Christiana's Toolkit
What You’re Feeling Is Real: Tools for Pet Loss Grief
A validating and educational printable guide that normalizes the emotional experience of pet loss.
Your Personal Care Plan: A Pet Loss Grief Worksheet
A structured, fillable printable worksheet that helps grieving pet parents create a personalized care plan.
Pet Loss Q&A: Guilt, Grief Loops, and What Healing Really Looks Like
In this Q&A, Christiana Saia, Jasper’s Chief Care and Innovation Officer, joins Jasper founder Britta Mulderrig to answer some of the most common and painful questions that come up after pet loss.