People, Animals and Nature: The Restorative Power of Relationship
The 21st century is bringing greater awareness to the life-enriching interconnectedness between people, animals and the environment. Animal-assisted therapy, nature-based education and farm-based programs illustrate the diverse approaches social workers, educators, mental health practitioners, physicians and others are exploring and applying to enhance quality of life for all.
Join this dynamic two-day conference hosted by The Sam and Myra Ross Institute at Green Chimneys and presented in partnership with University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and Institute for Human Animal Connection.
In the “living classroom” of Green Chimneys’ farm setting, learn best practices and exchange ideas with experts and peers in a wide range of professions that utilize animal-assisted and nature-based models. Participants will collaborate through interactive group work, discussions and hands-on learning with animals to facilitate the well-being of people, animals and the natural world through models that bring these elements together.
What is the conference theme?
The daily agenda will be guided by the main conference theme of People, Animals and Nature: The Restorative Power of Relationship. In particular, we will focus on these subject areas:
1) Innovations in human-animal and nature-based interactions
2) Embodying a sense of belonging for diverse stakeholders and practitioners
3) Exploring the concept of animal consent
4) Examples of methodologies for studying animal-assisted interventions (AAI), particularly evaluating outcomes
5) Introducing specific farm-based education and therapy options
Who should attend?
- Mental Health Professionals with an interest in the human-animal connection
- Educators
- School Teachers
- Child and Animal Welfare Professionals
- Veterinary Practitioners
- Animal-Assisted Service Program Administrators
- Advocates and Explorers of the relationship between people, animals and the environment
Learn more about the conference, including speakers, at www.greenchimneys.org/hai2026
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