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Did you know Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) can make a big difference in educational settings? 🐶✨ Research highlights the amazing ways therapy animals can support both students and teachers: 📖 Boost reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension 🧠 Enhance cognitive skills like recognition and categorization 😌 Lower stress, especially during finals 🎯 Increase motivation, focus, and classroom engagement Therapy animals are revolutionizing how we learn and grow in the classroom! 👏 #animalassistedinterventions #therapyanimals #classroom #backtoschool

"As soon as our son pulls out a book, these two naturally settle in close for story time. Though they have a special love for their very own toddler, they’d react this same way to just about any human they meet. Therapy dogs should thrive in their roles, not tolerate it, and these two are the perfect example of that." 🐶 Taylor Chastain Griffin, PhD Executive Director, AAAIP #NationalReadABookDay

On Monday, September 9th at 4:00pm ET, please join HABRI President Steve Feldman during Pet Week on Capitol Hill for a discussion with Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin, the National Director of AAI Advancement for Pet Partners, the country’s largest non-profit that registers therapy animal handler teams. Dr. Chastain-Griffin will discuss the many ways animal-assisted therapy can improve our health and wellbeing and share more about the work done by Pet Partners. Thank you to the Pet Food Institute for making this session possible! You can visit www.petnight.com now to add sessions to your calendar, and RSVP to watch Pet Week sessions from Facebook by visiting our event page here: https://lnkd.in/eTzWsn_U

Did you know that animal-assisted therapy has origins dating back to 1792? 🐾 Trailblazers like Florence Nightingale and Sigmund Freud were among the first to appreciate the profound impact animals can have on both mental and physical well-being. Today, we're dedicated to promoting the responsible integration of therapy animals into professional practices. 💙🐶🐱 #animalassistedinterventions #therapyanimals #facilityanimals #animalassistedtherapy

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Happy National Dog Day to the incredible therapy and facility dogs, and the dedicated professionals who work with them every day. Whether in hospitals, schools, or other settings, these dogs make an impact that words can barely capture. 🐶❤️ #nationaldogday #therapydogs #animalassistedtherapy #facilitydogs

High five for the ethical inclusion of therapy and facility animals! 🙌 Are you working with therapy or facility animals or curious about how to get started? Don't miss our upcoming mini-conference: Competencies for the Ethical Inclusion of Therapy & Facility Animals. Featuring speakers: ✨ Dr. Aubrey Fine, Editor of the Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy ✨ Dr. Leslie Stewart, Advocate for AAT-specific competencies in counseling ✨ Dr. Elizabeth Ruegg, Psychology Today Contributor & AAI Specialist Join us to elevate your practice! Register here: https://bit.ly/3KZAg3F 🐶🐱 #therapyanimals #facilityanimals #continuingeducation #careerdevelopment

The Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is hiring a ✨ Program Assistant ✨ Join the team and support a program that deploys over 100 therapy dog teams and four resident dogs across 13 inpatient units, 12 outpatient clinics, and more—positively impacting the lives of over 80,000 individuals each year. 🥰 This role is perfect for early-career professionals with strong administrative and communication skills and an interest in animal-assisted interventions (AAI). Ready to make a difference and advance your career? Apply today: https://bit.ly/4fYDe70 #jobopportunity #healthcarecareers #hiring #animalassistedinterventions #therapydogs

If you work with ✨ therapy animals ✨ keep these principles in mind: 📜 Follow ethics & professional standards 🤝 Treat everyone with kindness 📰 Stay updated on AAI news and issues ✅ Be honest and responsible in all you do ⚖️ Follow all laws related to AAI Curious about how to incorporate competencies for the ethical inclusion of therapy and facility animals into your Animal-Assisted Intervention work? 👇 Join us on August 27 📅 for an insightful discussion with top experts, including Dr. Aubrey Fine, Dr. Leslie Stewart, and the AAAIP leadership team, on developing and implementing these essential competencies. Register here: https://bit.ly/3KZAg3F #animalassistedintervention #professionaldevelopment #therapyanimals #facilityanimals #medicalprofessionals

Competencies for the ethical inclusion of therapy and facility animals are important because they: - Ensure consistent skills and knowledge - Promote professionalism and clarity - Ensure safety and effectiveness - Support continuous improvement - Uphold ethical standards Want to learn more about the competencies for the ethical inclusion of therapy and facility animals and how to integrate them into your work within the Animal-Assisted Intervention space? Join us on August 27 for a conversation with leading experts in creating essential competencies for the ethical inclusion of therapy and facility animals: Dr. Aubrey Fine, Dr. Leslie Stewart, and the AAAIP leadership team. Register here: https://bit.ly/3KZAg3F