Podcasts about therapy animals

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On this episode of Newly Erupted, host Dr Joel Berg is joined by Ellie Wetzel to discuss the integration of therapy animals into dental practices, highlighting the legal considerations and benefits of establishing in-office therapy animal programs. Wetzel emphasizes the importance of choosing the right animal, understanding the differences between service and emotional support animals, and the role of the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals in supporting professionals interested in bringing this service into their practices.Guest Bio:Ellie Wetzel and her dog Winnie serve as a therapy animal team, visiting with clients ranging from families at a children's hospital, teenagers at a juvenile detention center, children in foster care, and students at colleges. In her professional life, Wetzel is an attorney. Through her involvement as avolunteer therapy animal handler with Pet Partners, she developed an interest in animalaccommodation law. She has led continuing education sessions for attorneys on legal issues related to service animals and emotional support animals, as well as presentations for professionals on incorporating therapy animals into their practice.Wetzel serves on the board for the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), an organization that focuses on empowering professionals to responsibly integrate the healing power of therapy animals into their practice. She currently lives in Toronto with her husband, Kevin, their cat, Cooper, and Winnie, a Great PyrenessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever wanted to share the joy of your cat with people in need but didn't know where to start? Pet Partners offers a Pet Therapy Certification Program for you and your cat. And for a limited time they are offering free training for cat teams - tune in to this episode for the code. Mary Margaret Callahan, Pet Partners Chief Mission Officer, joins Molly to talk about a recent study that shows cats can potentially possess more healing properties than dogs, what traits make a good therapy cat, and YAYABA! You have to tune in to decode that acronym!

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how an animal could transform your life? Meet Wendy Coombe, founder of Animal Therapies Limited, as she shares her poignant journey from a successful career to facing a debilitating nervous system collapse in 2014. Wendy's border collie, Jack, became her indispensable companion, helping her overcome anxiety and navigate public spaces. Inspired by her own struggles to get Jack recognized as an assistance dog, Wendy founded Animal Therapies Limited in 2018 to support others facing similar challenges.In this episode, we demystify the roles and legal rights of assistance animals, companion animals, and therapy animals. Discover the unique contributions of each type and understand why training and public access are crucial for assistance animals. We also delve into the benefits and challenges of using therapy animals in sensitive environments like aged care homes. Learn how ensuring animals enjoy their roles is paramount to their effectiveness in therapeutic settings.Join us as we explore the criteria for selecting and training assistance animals, including the importance of matching a dog's physical size and temperament to its tasks. You'll gain insights into the cost, duration, and ongoing training required to prepare these animals for their vital roles. Expand your understanding of animal-assisted therapy beyond dogs, from seizure alert animals to equine therapy, and discover the profound impact these animal-human interactions can have on emotional and mental health. This episode sheds light on the transformative power of animals and the essential role of qualified professionals in facilitating these therapeutic experiences.https://animaltherapies.org.au/Animal Therapies LTD is a fantastic organisation helping so many children and families.   Your financial support would be most welcomed! danabaltutis.com, mytherapyhouse.com.au, https://mytherapyhouse.com.au/your-childs-therapy-journey/ https://www.danabaltutis.com/services

Today, I have the great pleasure of inviting one of my dear friends from when I was in the legislature. Shannon Anderson is an attorney who specializes in public advocacy and risk management. Her dog Neely, though, could care less about all of that. Shannon keeps a steady supply of wholesome treats on hand, and is committed not only to regular walks but adventure walks and, most importantly, has arranged for important therapy work opportunities. Neely with her handler Shannon has been recognized as an angel dog at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Nebraska, and Shannon has volunteered with him since 2014 and is retiring this summer. Neely will also share with you that, as a standard poodle, she has found her human to be at times a bit yippy and hyper but she will keep her nonetheless. Support the Show.

The transformative power of therapy animals with Mary Margaret Callahan of Pet Partners We pet guardians see our companion animals as more than just animals, creatures with four legs roaming around our homes or yards, waiting for their next dinner. Many of us see them as family … some of us, as our children. Still more of us look at them as vital sources of therapy and emotional support. Our best fur friends – or hairless or scaled, whichever you choose – become vital sources of therapy and emotional support. They give us comfort, help us reduce stress and provide us with a sense of stability and responsibility. A small group of pet guardians take their animals' secret powers and share them with others. Today's guest is Mary Margaret Callahan, the chief mission officer at Pet Partners, an organization dedicated to improving human health and wellbeing through the power of therapy animals. The nine different species Pet Partners registers bring joy, comfort and healing to countless individuals in hospitals, schools, senior living facilities and many other environments. Mary Margaret and I dive into the profound impact the volunteer teams have on the humans they visit and Mary Margaret share some insights into the human-animal bond that transcends the guardian-companion relationship. What to Listen For The different species Pet Partners registers as therapy animals The impact therapy animals have in different environments How Pet Partners evaluates therapy animal teams Why pet guardians must be aware of their animals' comfort in a therapy environment Where to Find Pet Partners PetPartners.org YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecompanionscollective/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecompanionscollective/support

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MK Clarkin, a LifeStance Regional Clinical Director joins us for a detailed and enlightening discussion on Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), Therapy Animals, and Service Animals, discussing their roles, benefits, and distinctions. Explore the enigmatic world of ESAs, comfort companions that profoundly benefit those struggling with mental wellness issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.  Discover common and unconventional examples of Emotional Support Animals and learn how these animals can positively impact mental health through unconditional love, distraction from rumination, encouragement in daily living, and providing a grounding activity. Learn more about LifeStance Health: https://lifestance.com Follow LifeStance Health:  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn TikTok  

Canine Assisted Therapy's Courtney Trzcinski, Laura Rogers, and Gracie share what therapy animals do, and how they positively impact those with social and health challenges. Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a pet therapy organization located in Broward County, Florida. Their mission is to improve the health and well-being of people in need through the healing power of the human-animal bond. From their website: “Utilizing our certified handlers and their therapy dogs, we are dedicated to providing pet therapy to children and adults who have developmental, emotional, or physical challenges, as well as those in need of comfort and companionship.” Courtney Trzcinski is the director of outreach and development at Canine Assisted Therapy. Laura Rogers is a volunteer dog handler there, where she shares her dog Gracie with the community. For more about Canine Assisted Therapy: https://catdogs.org/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Claire Spencer, owner of Petworthy, about the benefits of therapy dogs in a rehab, assisted living, and skilled nursing home settings. Learn more at www.petworthy.care or call 949.923.7469.

Tonight Trevor is joined by Dan Maigler. Dan is a therapist and is a Mental Health Advisor with Paws for Patrick. The organization was created to honor the memory of Patrick Roemer by providing support to young people with mental illness through the use of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Therapy Animals. Trevor and Dan discuss the organization, the mission, mental health, stigmas, social media in today's world and also Mariska makes an appearance! A great discussion. Trevor also shares info on the upcoming Paws for a Cause Gala and how you can donate and get involved with the organization. Trevor closes the show with commentary and talks about The Guest House.

Taylor has always loved animals. She grew up with dogs and horses but has always loved farm animals. Her favorite is pigs. She has struggled with chronic illness for the majority of her life and one of her main symptoms is very bad insomnia due to pain. She would try to find things to do at night to distract herself from the pain. SHe would always find herself watching any kind of pig video on YouTube and it would make her laugh. It was the best distraction for what she was going through. She wanted a pig from a pretty young age with what she was going through but her parents were not very sure. She was in the thick of her chronic illness about 5 years ago and that felt like the right time to add a pig to her family. Taylor tells us that she has started to get her life back. She went from bedrest to taking care of her farm and horseback riding so she is starting to improve.   Taylor tells us how she went about getting a pig as a pet. She did a ton of research and found out that pigs are well suited for someone with a chronic illness because they do not have the same needs as a dog does. She was able to finally get a pig and that ended up being exactly what she needed. She named her pig Bubbles. For the first 2 years of having Bubbles she was bedridden so they did everything together. It was a little bit of an adjustment when she started to get healthier and their lives together changed a bit. Bubbles is certified as an emotional support pig and also as a therapy pig. He was even able to go with her for her stays in the hospital.    Taylor tells us a few of the struggles she has had with Bubbles and what they have overcome together. We also learn about life on her farm and the different animals that she has. She tells us how Bubbles interacts with the other animals.    Taylor explains how her therapy program started and what is involved with that business. She shares with us the different forms of therapy her animals provide and a few personal stories of how she has been able to use her animals to help others through whatever they are battling.   Taylors one piece of advice for someone wanting to get a pet pig is to make sure that they are ready to make this commitment for the pig's life. Do your research and realize that you will have this pig that you need to care for through their entire life.    Taylor's Links: https://www.instagram.com/taylormademinifarm/ https://www.instagram.com/taylynnderegt/ https://www.facebook.com/taylor.deregt   Autumn's Links:  Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: Autumn@autumnacresminipetpigs.com Educational Membership Group: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/support-group-subscription/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Mighty Networks: https://autumn-acres-mini-pet-pigs.mn.co/share/EPW2Ie5isMX4T0Ve YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hDNizT  

Dr. Katherine Compitus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work as well as Chair of the Practice Curriculum Area and Director of the School's Animal-Assisted Interventions post-master. Dr. Compitus is the author of the Zooeyia blog on PsychologyToday.com, where she discusses crisis intervention in the human-animal bond and she is the author of The Human-Animal Bond and Clinical Social Work Practice (Springer, 2021) and Animal House: A Clinician's Guide to Animal Hoarding (Oxford, 2024). #animalassistedtherapy

Dr. Katherine Compitus is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Silver School of Social Work as well as Chair of the Practice Curriculum Area and Director of the School's Animal-Assisted Interventions post-master. Dr. Compitus is the author of the Zooeyia blog on PsychologyToday.com, where she discusses crisis intervention in the human-animal bond and she is the author of The Human-Animal Bond and Clinical Social Work Practice (Springer, 2021) and Animal House: A Clinician's Guide to Animal Hoarding (Oxford, 2024). #animalassistedtherapy

What a fabulous opportunity to meet some of the furry and non furry volunteers!  These people and animals are amazing and give their time to help you on your travels.  Coming to you with the team from San Jose Airport, sharing stories and fun.  #fearofflying www.lovefly.co.uk/courses/ Facebook 'Lovefly'  Insta - @loveflyhelp   Intro music 'Fearless' Daniel King

“As a Nurse Coach, I'm able to do mindfulness exercises as we walk along our soul path, and as I help people to connect more completely with our therapy animals in a mindful and peaceful connection.” ~ Jodie L. Diegel, RN, BSN, MBA, LNCAh-HasNursing is evolutionary- it grows and evolves alongside you… allow thisA therapy animals focus could be… fitness, literacy, hospice, joy, hospital or hospice visits, and many more possibilities!You never know where your skills and love of Nursing will take you… allow your heart to open and guide you to what calls you, and how you use yourself to create Therapy animals mixed with Nursing combines a love of Nursing and a love for animalsIf animals are calling you, follow that call… Animal therapy can include any well-mannered animal- cats, miniature horses, dogs, donkeys, rabbits, pigs- can become registered to provide animal therapy for all abilitiesReach out into your communities to bring health and wellbeing… write, podcast, videos, Facebook Lives, Partner within your community.  Who needs support? Who needs assistance? who complements you and your offerings? Coaching with HEART:  Healing, Energy, Awareness, Resilience, TransformationAllow your intuition, wisdom, vibration to guide you in your lifeHow can you turn mindless moments into mindful moments (ie. Scooping poop!)Links and ResourcesSOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program website and videoPet Partners SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program's Friday Live at 5 on FacebookRoadrunner Animal Spirt defined… “Roadrunner teaches how to find the hidden humor in situations all while showing you the path to greater productivity and efficiency.”Coaching with HEART:  Healing, Energy, Awareness, Resilience, Transform in the Nurse Coaching: Integrative Approaches for Lifestyle Health and Wellbeing textbookIHWA:  Integrative Health and Wellness Assessment:  take it here!A blog about the IHWA by Deborah McElligott______________________________________________________________ Thank you for listening. We LOVE Nurses! Please leave us a 5 start rating and a positive comment about an episode you loved! Follow Integrative Nurse Coach Academy on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Learn more about our programs at the Integrative Nurse Coach Academy

I'm sure many of us have heard of dogs being brought into colleges to help reduce anxiety during finals, but never saw them ourselves. Well today you're going to hear all about these special Therapy Animals. My guest today is Larry Grogan. Larry Grogan is actually less well known than his lovable therapy dog Scrappy, and that's exactly how he prefers it. This is honestly a really interesting topic that I could see growing from the rare occurrence it is now, into something truly huge. Final reminder that I'll be in San Jose, California August 4th to 8th if any listeners want to hang out while I'm down there. If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show.  I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or wherever else.

We keep things light in the debrief today discussing our ultimate therapy animals before Lee runs us through the principles of traumatic cardiac arrests in the clinical corner!!  Get in touch: RamblingAmbos on all socials & Ramblingambos@gmail.com  

Dogs, cats, hamsters... Oh my! We're back with another episode in our Tax Deduction Series! Today, we are joined again by the wonderful Heidi Stepzinski of the GreenOak Accounting team to talk about therapy animals and how you could potentially save some money on your taxes if you have them!Episode Highlights:What is a therapy animal considered tax deductible for the practice owner?When there is a practice purpose and need to have the animal at the practice and to work directly with clientsWhat types of expenses are included in the deduction?All training the animal receives for their work in the practice is 100% deductibleVeterinary visits and purchases for daily care are deductible at a rate based on how much the animal is interactive in the businessDISCLAIMER: Always consult with a tax professional to determine what tax deductions you are eligible for.Links & Resources:GreenOak AccountingTherapy For Your Money Podcast

Happy National Therapy Animal Day to all the very special animals out there impacting others with the aid of their handlers!If you're not familiar, @PetPartners founded this day in 2015 and so I was honored to be joined by Elisabeth Van Every, Senior Communications Specialist and Managing Editor of @petpartners for this bonus episode of @therapydogtalk to talk about the history of this special day, how you can get involved, and to celebrate therapy animals together.Give it a listen to learn more about the work being done to recognize, validate, and celebrate the work of Therapy Animals.•Interested in getting started as a Therapy Dog but don't know where to begin? Check out my new guide at freeguide.therapydogtalk.com.

Sixty-eight percent of American households include at least one pet, and within those homes where domestic violence or child abuse occur, eighty-eight percent also include animal abuse. Animals and pets are the silent victims of abuse, who cannot reach out for help and have no lifeline of support. Author, attorney and animal advocate Allie Phillips is changing that through programs that shelter pets alongside domestic violence survivors in agencies around the world. A former child abuse and domestic violence prosecutor, Allie Phillips has developed programs including Sheltering Animals & Families Together (SAF-T)® and Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK) to safeguard animals from further abuse as well as support the healing of trauma for their human companions. 

We're back for Season 4 of Flynn's Talk and we want to start with a big thank you to our new podcast partner in 2022 - Covetrus! Our special guest is Dr Tiffani Howell, a research fellow from the LaTrobe University School of Psychology and Public Health. Tiffani is an experienced researcher in the areas of dog cognition, dog behaviour and human-animal relationships - in a nutshell, she has spent a lot of time looking at what makes dogs tick and why we have such strong connections with them. We also explore the topic of assistance animals and therapy animals - Tiffani explains the key differences and what lead to the creation of an Animal Assisted Therapy course for health professionals. For more information about the "Animal Assisted Therapy for Health Professionals" course, visit: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/short-courses/animal-assisted-therapy-for-healthcare-professionals REMINDER: If you are anyone you know is experiencing a crisis, there is always help available. In an emergency within Australia, always call 000. Some helpful services include: Lifeline by phone on 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days a week); Lifeline text on 0477 13 11 14 (24/7); Suicide Callback Service 1300 659 467.

In this episode I talk to Molly Fennig, a clinical psychologist in training at the Minnesota Center for Eating Disorder Research and author of the young adult novel 'Starvation'. Her second novel tells the story of a Wes, a 16 year old struggling with bulimia and anorexia. In this episode we speak about- - Her specialisation in mental illness writing and an insight into her book. - The comorbidity between eating disorders and anxiety and why anxiety may be considered easier to treat despite them being linked. - Recognising triggers in loved ones with a disorder and how to communicate. - Her therapy dog called Peaches and the use of emotional support animals. - Issues with rigid diagnosis manuals and an exploration of pros and cons and stigmas relating to medication. - Her own area of research at the University of Minnesota and how treatment to change behaviour should be more accessible. Please remember that this podcast shares opinions and information, it isn't for the diagnosis or treatment of an eating disorder, mental or physical health issues. Connect with Rachel. Dr Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging and to feel comfortable in their body by rebalancing physiology, rewiring the mind and reclaiming identity & self-trust. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Molly. Molly Fennig self-published her first novel, InSomnus, at age 17. Her second novel, Starvation, was published by Immortal Works in November 2020 when she was 22. The book explores themes such as male eating disorders and mental health, and won a 2021 Independent Press Award. Molly is currently pursuing her PhD in clinical psychology, with a specialization in eating disorders, from Washington University in St. Louis. Her research has been published in multiple scientific journals. Her mini goldendoodle Peach (see cover photo), is training to be a therapist, and specializes in eating. https://www.mollyfennig.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mollyfennig/ https://www.facebook.com/mollyfennigauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/peachpietherapy/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-evans8/support

In this episode, Tom and I discuss the differences between the designation of service animal, emotional support animal, and therapy animal.

The story goes the only thing that loves us more than itself is dogs and Intermountain Therapy Animals has four-legged proof of that with the remarkable work their dogs do at hospitals, schools and home living centers across the Wasatch Front. Kathy Klotz has the perfect profile for the dogs who love people that volunteer with their handlers for this critical healing therapy. Kathy and her staff came up with the READ program where kids who are uncomfortable reading in front of the classroom, read to the therapy dogs and this 21 year old program can be found globally because of them. Visit Therapyanimals.org and see if you have the right dog to volunteer! Utah's main streets define the character of our communities, as much as our cities and national parks. Through innovation, resilience and hope, small business owners in Salt Lake County and throughout the state are rising to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Visit Salt Lake and the Utah Office of Tourism invite you to join us as we hear the inspiring stories of these small business owners in a series we call Mighty Main Street. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, our own Kathy Rumsey talks to us about her work with Therapy Animals. Kathy is a Therapy Dog Handler, Instructor, and Evaluator. She talks about the differences between Therapy and Emotional Support animals and a bit about the process of becoming a Handler of a Therapy [...] The post Episode #36: Therapy Animals appeared first on The Psychic Wives.

In this episode Joanne Williams,LCSW: Explains how Emotional Support Animals or ESAs are one of the simplest ways to lower anxiety, I have seen in my 30 years as a therapist and will explain why.  In part 2 Podcast #12 an ESA client, will explain how her ESA helps her AND 10 Benefits of having an ESA. Summary of today’s podcast. This Podcast clarifies the difference between Emotional Support Animal, Therapy Animals, Psychiatric Service Dogs and Service Dogs.  She confronts some of the misunderstandings about ESA’s head on, including Misinformation in the media, Misinformation from the airlines, Online certificate scams and if you should get an ESA letter from a therapist or from your doctor. We will answer most frequently asked question about ESAs. Included is a resource page on low cost Veterinary care, since in this global pandemic economic issues are increasing. I wanted to research and share some ways to help with costs around our furry family members. I had been a Mental Health professional for 20 years and didn’t know about these 2 federal laws around ESAs that has been around for almost 50 years. I did my research and found it to be true. Now, For the last 7 years I have specialized in ESA certification. This is the main reason we are sharing this information in a podcast, so you will understand the laws and how to qualify. The ESA does need to provide help with a daily functioning like sleep, concentration, or motivate the client to socialize easier, because they have the animal. There is a psychological evaluation to see how their animal helps them with a daily functioning AND to find a psychological diagnosis The ESA evaluation needs to be with a Licensed MH professional to find these 3 qualifiers before a letter is issued certifying a True ESA. Once they qualify, a letter is sent certifying that they have meet the 2 laws that govern ESA to travel by plane and to give to their property manager to live in no pet housing, without pet rents or deposits. Just having a vest on or a certificate that is made to put on the wall or “registering as an ESA” online does not make a true certified ESA. The most frequently asked question, on the internet or on FB or when a person calls us is: How do I qualify for any ESA? There are 3 things that the 2 laws require. The 2 laws that govern ESA are the Fair Housing Act FHA The Air Carriers Access Act, for airlines to allow service and ESA animals to fly without discrimination. They can’t charge fees or restrictions on weight breeds of animals, except for reptiles, spiders or exotic animals were never allowed to be on board. The airlines instituted forms to be completed before bringing an ESA, that has made obstacles to bring your ESA. In August 2019, the DOT clarified what the airlines could and could not do “Research say people who own dogs have a 24% lower risk of death than people who don’t own dogs.  This is in general population, not for the most vulnerable populations with traumas of family history of mental illness.  There are 3 things you can do today to help. Be more thoughtful or less judgmental of someone with an animal on the plane. Suggest to a Veterans group or Police department that they may be interested in hearing more about how an animal in their precinct might help the overall calmness in the environment. Smile at one person today and think a nice thought towards them. If you want more information on how to get a certified Emotional Support Animal you can visit our sister website ESApros.com or our podcast website Anxiety simplified.net for more information. Join the Conversation:  Our favorite part of recording is answering your questions, from Face book at AnxietySimplified.net  Leave comments in the comment section, we will answer on a Podcast on that subject.  So listen for your question.  Or share it with someone who may be helped with that answer.  Our next podcast:10 Health Benefits an Emotional Support Animal Part 2. Your ESA Questions answered. Is a vest needed for an Emotional Support Dog.  

On this episode VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell sat down with Detective Suzanne Ellis Clouchet and VSC Crisis Counselor and Advocate Jocelyn Rayas to talk about Therapy Animals, Osceola County Sheriff Office’s very own Therapy Dog Murphy, and how dogs and other therapy animals can help survivors of sexual violence. Suzanne Ellis Clouchet is a detective with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) working Crimes Against Children and Sex Crimes. She has been with the Sheriff’s Office for almost 21 years, working 18 of those as a detective, and has been in SIU for 17 of those years. Almost three years ago, Suzanne was blessed to start using her dog, Murphy, as the Sheriff’s Office first therapy dog helping to relax children that have been victims of abuse before law enforcement has to interview them. Jocelyn is a bilingual crisis counselor/victim advocate at the VSC. Jocelyn obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and her Masters in Human Services. She recently moved down to Florida a year ago and is a huge animal lover. You can also listen to this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ddPmtYXYvCY Follow Murphy on Instagram @k9murphy or on Facebook @kninemurphy ------------------------------------------------------------------- Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

Shannon Joy shares the love of a llama with people in need of animal therapy. Tim Hayes uses horses to teach inmates and others confidence and compassion. Christopher McDougall rescued a donkey, which became a long-distance runner.

We’ve all heard the term “Therapy Animals.” Listen in today to hear about the benefit of therapy animals for those going through cancer treatment from our guest Lisa Zeiner of Pet Partners. We will also discuss the difference between Therapy and Service animals, how to get your animal certified, traveling with your therapy animal and much, much more!!Breast Friends Radio Show is broadcast live at 1pm ET on W4CS – The CancerSupport Network (www.w4cs.com) part ofTalk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on theTalk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Thispodcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

What separates humans from robots? Will humans eventually be fully dependent on automation? Neil deGrasse Tyson, comic co-host Chuck Nice, and robot ethicist Kate Darling, PhD, answer your Cosmic Queries on humans, robots, and everything in-between.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons and All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://www.startalkradio.net/show/cosmic-queries-humans-and-robots/ Thanks to our patrons Rusty Faircloth, Jaclyn Mishak, Thomas Hernke, Marcus Rodrigues Guimaraes, Alex Pierce, Radu Chichi, Dustin Laskosky, Stephanie Tasker, Charles J Lamb, and Jonathan J Rodriguez for supporting us this week. Special thanks to patron Michelle Danic for our Patreon Patron Episode ID this week.  Photo Credit: Web Summit / CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers critical advice in observance of National Pet Poison Prevention Week | Diane Rose-Solomon, bestselling author‎ and founder of Animal Magic Films previews her stories via film that demonstrate the positive impact therapy animals have on people‎ | Kim Gaebelein of Bil-Jac Foods shares preventive measures pet parents can take to keep their pets safe from toxins in and around their home and yard.

Health and Lifestyle Contributor Monica Leighton offers critical advice in observance of National Pet Poison Prevention Week | Diane Rose-Solomon, bestselling author‎ and founder of Animal Magic Films previews her stories via film that demonstrate the positive impact therapy animals have on people‎ | Kim Gaebelein of Bil-Jac Foods shares preventive measures pet parents can take to keep their pets safe from toxins in and around their home and yard.

Therapy animals can help us with stress. Have you ever considered your pet a therapy animal for you? Tag me in your pet pictures on instagram stories @lisarozon

During recovery, it's common for people to invest their time and effort into a healthy relationship. What better relationship is there than one with your beloved pets? Studies have shown that having a therapy animal during the recovery process actually helped patients respond to treatment positively.Kaila and Kiki discuss the importance of animals in their lives from childhood, to endless partying, to rock bottom, and to their current sober lifestyles. They talk about their fuzzy children (aka kitties), insane animal excursions while traveling, and other stories of how animals helped during their recovery process.In this episode, they discuss:How Peru was the best animal wellness and recovery destination when they swam with over 5,000 wild sea lionsHow pets respond to partying and alcoholismThe significance of animals during the recovery processWhy the girls swear by owning cats

Conversations Cafe: PAWS to COPEThe Conversations Cafe is a monthly event at Sip of Hope Coffee Bar, featuring education and open forum dialogue on the intersections of Mental Health within our communities. This education event is brought to you by Hope For The Day, with support from our partners in prevention, Banyan Treatment Center, Dark Matter Coffee, and Three Run Two.This week's live Conversations Cafe episode is titled “PAWS to COPE - The Power of Pets”, and is filled with discussion & education on Therapy Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Service Animals, no matter whether they are furry, feathered, or scaled.Our guests this week include a plethora of Hope for the Day Family:Jackie Carmody, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor & a registered board certified Art TherapistPam Baren Kaplan, a professional pet loss grief recovery and life coachRyan Shannon, a United States Veteran and Director for Hope for the Day’s upcoming Project RED Team.Roger Rosenquist, Director of the Chicagoland chapter of Pets for VetsSandee Thomas and Tesla, Sip of Hope’s resident therapy dog team and leaders of a therapy dog ministry at Willow Creek Church in Barrington, IL.Pam’s upcoming book, titled Tails of Unconditional Love: Your Journey to the Other Side of Pet Loss Grief is available for preorder now and scheduled to be released on August 15th, 2019. You can find the Amazon preorder page via www.anthologiesofhope.com/paws (P-A-W-S)The Conversations Cafe is a monthly live podcast recording at Sip of Hope Coffee Bar featuring education and open forum dialogue on the intersections of Mental Health within our communities. This education programming is brought to you by Hope For The Day with support from our partners in prevention, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention of Illinois, and Banyan Treatment Center.Join the conversation. We are in this together.Don't forget to check out our companion Spotify playlist at anthologiesofhope.com/playlist.Anthologies / Rick Osowski / Hope for the Dayhttps://www.auxchicago.com/anthologies-of-hopehttps://www.anthologiesofhope.com/https://www.instagram.com/anthologiesofhope/https://www.facebook.com/anthologiesofhope/https://www.instagram.com/rosowski/https://www.hftd.org/https://www.instagram.com/hopefortheday/https://www.facebook.com/hopefortheday/https://sipofhope.com/https://www.instagram.com/sipofhope/https://www.facebook.com/sipofhope

On today’s episode of Real Estate Talk with Zelda I speak with Marjie Rogozinski. She speaks with us today about Frankie, her Therapy dog and really what it takes to become a Certified Pet Therapy Animal. Therapy Animals visit hospitals, courthouses, airports, hospice patients, and deliver patients and staff members comfort. Marjie talks about getting your pet Certified with real credentials not on-line scam certifications. She tells us what its like to take the pet into a hospital setting and the qualifications needed to bring your therapy pet into those hospital settings to meet with patients and staff members. We talk about the different types of therapeutic animals like Service Pets, Emotional Support Pets, and Therapy Pets. Marjie and I address Fair Housing when it comes to having these special animals. Join our lively discussion. On This Episode: [2:18] The Beginning of their journey [4:10] Certification Programs [5:15] What a Therapy Dog Does [6:10] Getting Access Into The Hospital [7:14] Types of Therapeutic Animals [8:48] Process To become Therapy Dog [14:25] Frankie the Heat Patient Dog [17:25] Does Your Dog Have What it takes [18:28] Keep Your Pet healthy [19:40] Fair Housing & Good Citizenship [21:00] Where Therapy Animals Can Give Comfort [22:19] Pet Partners Certification [25:00] Bringing Joy PLEASE ENJOY THE SHOW!

Have you ever looked deep into the eyes of an animal and felt entirely known? Often the connections we share with non human animals represent our safest and most reliable relationships, with unique and profound opportunities for healing through periods of hardship. This is the focus today with my guests Philip Tedeschi and Molly Jenkins, from the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work, Institute for Human Animal Connection (IHAC). Their newest book, Transforming Trauma, examines how our relationships with animals can help build resiliency and transform the healing of trauma. Techeschi and Jenkins have produced the go to sourcebook on the role of animal assisted interventions for children and adults coping with the debilitating effects of psychological trauma as well as a deep consideration for how we can respect animals participation in trauma recovery practices and establish ethical standards to ensure the well being of therapy, companion and trauma recovery animals.

Dan Wetzel, Pete Thamel, and Pat Forde are back to their wacky ways in this jam-packed episode. Before they review Jalen Hurts’ stellar debut (10:57), the guys recap even more wild Popeyes stories.Willie Taggart’s Seminoles fell to Boise St. over the weekend. Was the home team really affected by dehydration? The head man thinks so. (17:13)The trio then previews the giant A&M-Clemson and LSU-Texas matchups before they dive into the full weekend slate and pick the games against the spread in the Race for the Case. (40:50) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dick Wadhams joins Dan to break down the latest on the Colorado political scene, and the question is explored whether the use of therapy animals - when a pony is allowed to ride on a plane, at the expense of a human traveler with an equine allergy.

On the very first ever episode 62 of Topicoclaypse, the guys are back and they're talking all kinds of things that they know nothing about. Danial "so-called" nice guy wants to know what we think of service animals. He brings up the lady who tried to bring a peacock on an airplane and asks if we think there are people who take advantage of the system. Danial talks about his cat at home, and how the cat helps him with his anxiety. How do you sort out the people who need them from the people who don't? There are people who fill out paper work for their animals to be service animals just to save money on travel costs. How far will people take the idea of service animals in terms of what kind of animals are allowed to be service animals? We also dive into depression and a video that Danial found on the Internet. Is mental health defined by our circumstances? Animals (dogs especially) love us way more than we deserve. Other references in the episode include Mortal Kombat, Sacha Baron Cohen's This Is America, Halo, and Harry Potter. This episode of Topicocalypse is brought to you by WheelyQ BBQ Sauces and Rubs. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast for an exclusive promo code that will get you 15% off your next purchase on www.wheelyq.com If you like this episode, you can find this episode and more on podbean, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, podcasts.com and other great podcasting outlets. We would also love if you could follow, like, and subscribe to us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Do you know the difference between a therapy animal and a service animal? Most people use these two terms interchangeably, but they are actually two very different things. Therapy animals provide physiological and psychological therapy to people other than their owners. Service animals help their owners perform tasks that the owner cannot do on their own. What types of animals can be therapy animals? What tasks do they perform, and what environments can they work in? In this week’s episode, I’m speaking with Elisabeth Van Every, the Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Pet Partners. Pet Partners is the nation’s largest and most prestigious nonprofit organization that registers handlers of therapy animals.

Have you ever thought your dog or other beloved animal would be an amazing therapy animal? Ann Howie, leading expert in animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted interactions, stops by to talk with Marcie and Lovey about how we can determine if our dogs or other animals would succeed at therapy work. She explains the differences between animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted interactions. She also provides valuable tips and helpful information from her book, Teaming With Your Therapy Dog, about how you can be more supportive and proactive as a therapy dog handler. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Therapy Dogs and Therapy Animals with Marcie Davis

On the very first ever episode 62 of Topicoclaypse, the guys are back and they're talking all kinds of things that they know nothing about. Danial "so-called" nice guy wants to know what we think of service animals. He brings up the lady who tried to bring a peacock on an airplane and asks if we think there are people who take advantage of the system. Danial talks about his cat at home, and how the cat helps him with his anxiety. How do you sort out the people who need them from the people who don't? There are people who fill out paper work for their animals to be service animals just to save money on travel costs. How far will people take the idea of service animals in terms of what kind of animals are allowed to be service animals? We also dive into depression and a video that Danial found on the Internet. Is mental health defined by our circumstances? Animals (dogs especially) love us way more than we deserve. Other references in the episode include Mortal Kombat, Sacha Baron Cohen's This Is America, Halo, and Harry Potter.   This episode of Topicocalypse is brought to you by WheelyQ BBQ Sauces and Rubs. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast for an exclusive promo code that will get you 15% off your next purchase on www.wheelyq.com If you like this episode, you can find this episode and more on podbean, iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, podcasts.com and other great podcasting outlets. We would also love if you could follow, like, and subscribe to us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We hope you enjoy!  

This week, Chris and Lindsey discuss therapy animals! Legality, the effects of having one, and of course, how dang awesome dogs are! (Sorry cat people, mostly dogs this episode.) Notes & Links: How Having a Dog Changed My Life in Prison A Day in the Life of Fraser, Pet Therapy Program Feel Good Link of the Week: /r/wholesomememes Links for the Show: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Email us @ webmaster@howareyouholdingup.com

NOT ALL ANIMALS ARE THE SAME AND NOT ALL SERVE A SUPPORT FUNCTION

Victoria Smith at Visiting Hooves talks about therapy animals.

Jill Queen is the Regional Quality Manager for Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions and President of North Carolina Training, Instruction, Development and Education (NC TIDE), one of North Carolina’s premier training organizations for the behavioral healthcare industry.  She is also an avid animal assisted therapy advocate.  Listen in as we discuss Jill's passion as a mental health provider, educator, and voice for the benefits of animal assisted therapy.Jill Queen's bio and blog article can be found on our website.

On this week's episode of Animal Instinct, Celia is joined by Joanne Rittenhouse of Companions for Courage, an organization that brings therapy dogs into the courtroom to help kids deal with stress during trials. Joanne got involved in rescue work 25 years ago after a few years of witnessing abuse and neglect. She is an educator and advocate for adopting deaf and blind dogs.

In our eleventh podcast, we discuss Service Dogs, Therapy Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and the differences between them as well as important service dog etiquette.

More and more states are recognizing the benefits service and therapy animals can provide to people coming to court. In this edition of Court Talk, you will learn what qualifies as a service animal, an emotional therapy animal, or just a courthouse greeter from Knowledge and Information Analyst Deborah Smith.

To mark the official release of Nita Horn's new biography No Fences, Tom and Nita Horn share the recent improvements at Whispering Ponies Ranch, a ministry outreach of SkyWatchTV.

How can animals break through the barriers created by traumatic events and help people heal? We’ll learn about horses that interact with people with dementia, and dogs who visit patients in hospitals. Therapy Animals and Service Dogs: We’ll also find out how service dogs can improve life for people with disabilities. If you have a story […]

Therapy Animals for "Reading Orphans"; caring for senior pets, senior pet products; Pet Protection Legal Care Plan

Arguably the biggest celebrity in the llama world isRojo the Llama, a charming therapy animal from Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas that has completed over 800 therapy visits throughout the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area since being certified 7 years ago. Attendees of Autism Empowerment's Easter Egg Hunt for Acceptance of All Abilities in April 2014 lined up for the chance to share kisses, carrots and hugs.According to Rojo's Facebook page, "I've always been a little weird because I LOVE being around people! That's why my owners decided to get me certified in 2007 through the DoveLewis Animal-Assisted Therapy Program in Portland, OR. My roommate, Smokey also passed his certification with flying colors, and now we also have a rescued llama named Beni, and three very sweet alpacas named Napoleon, Andre, and Jean-Pierre at our place that also do therapy visitation. We leave the farm at least 3 - 5 times every week to visit kids with special needs and old folks in retirement homes. We also get to do lots of fun parties and PR events throughout the year down in the "big city" of Portland - I love it when everybody freaks out when they see us walking around downtown!"Although Rojo has figured out how to express himself in llama talk and through Facebook, he hasn't quite mastered the art of the radio interview. Today we are delighted to welcome Lori Gregory, President of Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas to share the history behind their nonprofit organization, anecdotes about their activities and insight regarding what makes therapy animals like Rojo, Smokey, Napoleon and friends so appealing to children and senior citizens. RojoTheLlama.com and facebook.com/rojothellama