Animal-Assisted Therapy [Intermediate] Training

We are excited to announce our second training in AAT for 2024!!!

We are committed to professional excellence in the field of Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy. We have developed in-depth certification program that focuses on joining animals and children that promotes healing, connection, and growth. We strive to ensure the safety of both the client and the animal assistant, by honouring the human-animal bond, the attachment needs of the child, all while endorsing the highest levels of professional competence needed to facilitate this sacred work. This training is the second step to certification through CCAATA.*Space limited; there are only 8 SPOTS available for this group*


OBJECTIVES

🐾 Integrate and demonstrate knowledge of CCAATA concepts and principles

🐾 Creation of an in-depth professional practice plan

🐾 Learn advanced strategies to foster positive mental health outcomes in children (i.e., anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, social skills, group therapy)

🐾 Explore specific mental health concerns facing children and how to adjust your practice to help facilitate positive mental health outcomes

🐾 Engage in practice sessions with cohort members

🐾 Develop a personal Scope of Practice and Professional Development Plan

🐾 Explore a variety of case studies

🐾 Learn about positive training methods in both equines & caninesNOTE: Participants DO NOT bring their own therapy animals to this training (this is an option in our advanced training)

PREREQUISITES:
CCAATA Fundamentals training OR at least 10 hours in another animal-assisted therapy modality (exceptions might be made depending on the participants background so please email dGFtbXkgfCBpbnN0aXR1dGVvZmNoaWxkcHN5Y2hvbG9neSAhIGNvbQ== for inquiries)

INSTRUCTOR:
Tammy Schamuhn, Registered Psychologist, Co-Founder of the Institute of Child Psychology, Founder of the Child Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association, and co-author of “The Parenting Handbook”

DURATION:
3 days in-person, 9 hours adjunct e- learning & assigned readings

DATES:
August 15-17, 2024

LOCATION:
Hooves of Hope Ranch [Millet, AB Canada]TIME:9:00am-4:30pm

COST:
$1600.00 + GST

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• Next month, 11th September, 06:00 pm, Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal (St. Albert, AB) in Saint Albert
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• This October, 25th October, 09:00 am, Childhood Anxiety: Helping Children Heal LIVE: Victoria, BC in Victoria

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