Her current research interest is pet loss, with specific emphases on post-traumatic growth, continuing bonds expressions, and euthanasia. Dr. Bussolari facilitates the Pet Loss Support Group, held monthly at the SF SPCA. Dr. Bussolari is a licensed psychologist and credentialed school psychologist. She has over 25 years of experience working in clinical, hospital and school related settings. She currently has a private practice where she specializes in working with individuals and families dealing with the heartbreak of grief and loss, trauma, coping with a chronic/terminal illness, or navigating through a particularly challenging life transition.