Animal Assisted
Therapy and a lot more
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If you are looking for counselling, behaviour support or behaviour support strategies for home or the classroom we specialise in trauma informed practice for individuals and groups.
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
As well as decades of experience working in counselling, community service organisations, schools, early learning centres, residential services and organisational chaplaincy, our staff have lived experience of neurodiversity, trauma, family violence and mental health recovery.
Animal Assisted Interventions
Training available
This course has been designed for Chaplains, Mental health professionals, Psychologists, Counsellors, Youth Workers, Social Workers, Community Service Workers, Teachers, Student Support Officers, Allied Health Professionals and Individuals who would like to qualify their dog as a visiting dog or for use in their practice
or workplace.
In a 5 day intensive program you and your canine companion will learn the theory of Animal Assisted Interventions and practical exploration of how AAT, AAI, AAE & AAA can be used in a variety of settings with diverse clients. The Canine component focuses on training the dogs in obedience and behaviours required to the standard of a visiting therapy dog. Six and 12 month check ins are expected as part of the program.
Cost $1,800 per team- Group Training (1 x Dog 1 x Human).
Cost $2,500 per team- Solo Training ( 1x Dog 1 x Human).
An additional $250 for the 2 check ins is payable after
completion of the training
10% non-refundable holding deposit to be paid to secure your place on booking and the balance to be paid 2 weeks prior to the scheduled training date
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Includes: All course materials, halter and lead, Training and Assessments, displayable certificate,
morning & afternoon tea.
This course is the only one of its kind in the South West Victoria and places are limited.
​To book your place use the Word link to download, complete and return the Questionnaire or for more information contact: one of our team on Ph: 0410 168 070 or via the contact us forms.
Animal Assisted Interventions
Animal Assisted Therapy
AAT intervention is formally goal-directed and designed to promote improvement in physical, social, emotional and/or cognitive functioning of the person(s) involved and in which a specially trained animal-¬handler team is an integral part of the treatment process. AAT (Animal Assisted Therapy) is directed and/or delivered by a health/human service professional with specialized expertise and within the scope of practice of his/her profession. AAT may be provided in a variety of settings, may be group or individual in nature and may be implemented for persons of any age. There are specific goals for each individual involved and the process is documented and evaluated
Animal Assisted Activity
AAA intervention is less goal-directed as specific objectives may not be planned. These interventions are more spontaneous, often no notes are taken nor records kept. AAA (Animal Assisted Activity) is provided in a more casual or leisure based way, in a variety of settings, may be group or individual in nature and may be implemented for persons of any age. Therapy work categorized as Animal-Assisted Activities includes visits with nursing home residents or hospital patients, but it can also include group activities. In these group situations, interaction with the dog is encouraged along with discussion among the members of the group. A dog can provide lots of conversation fodder by performing agility stunts, obedience demonstrations, or simply by being a cute, well-behaved animal. Residents may pat or groom the dog as part of a session. Walking the dog may also be included in AAA.
