"Where's the Beef?": How Using Pet Therapy Can Support Trauma Informed Practices and Nurture Achievement, Growth, and Healing
viernes, el 5 de noviembre de 2021 a las 08:30–09:30 EDT
Oconee River Room 1
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
School Administrator
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator/Supervisor
School Administrator
Please select the interest areas (or track) your proposal covers
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Academics/Academic Achievement
Social Emotional Learning
Mental Health Awareness
Parent/Community Engagement
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Academics/Academic Achievement
Social Emotional Learning
Mental Health Awareness
Parent/Community Engagement
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Abstract
Pet therapy and pet-assisted activities are valuable resources when supporting individuals with mental health, addiction, and trauma concerns. Using an evidence-based, trauma informed lens, Dr. Bell will discuss how pet therapy and pet-assisted activities, when utilizing a therapy dog like Mr. Beef, have the powerful potential to address the negative impact of trauma, promote achievement, recovery, and resilience, and facilitate emotional regulation and connection for clients working partnering service providers within an array of platforms.