You will receive examples of Animal-A variety of therapeutic goals can be assisted of Functional areas. You will build a toolbox of Animal-Animal assisted interventions-You can apply targeted treatments the next day.
Brooke Wimer – Animal-Assisted Interventions An Incredible Range of Therapeutic Benefits
A toolbox of Interventions for clients with:
Trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Mania and psychotic disorders
Conduct and antisocial personality disorders
Cognitive disorders, dementia, and stroke
Behavioral and personality disorders
Intellectual and learning disabilities
Both occupational and physical disabilities
Join an animal-Expert in assisted therapy Brooke WimerLearn more about OTR/L, MOT, OTR/L and how including animals in your professional activities can dramatically improve client outcomes in a wide range of settings of areas, including:
Lower blood pressure and stress levels by reducing anxiety levels
Lessen feelings of Loneliness and a poor self-Anxiety and trauma survivors have low self-esteem
People suffering from depression or PTSD should be treated.
Empathy can be developed in people with antisocial personality disorder and conduct disorder
People who have suffered a stroke can improve their physical function
Children with learning disabilities can improve their comprehension and reading skills
Plus!
Specific examples will be provided of Animal-A variety of therapeutic goals can be assisted of Functional areas. You will build a toolbox of Animal-Animal assisted interventions-You can immediately apply these targeted treatments the next day. This seminar includes the most recent research results and solid foundation knowledge about the human body.-The emotional bond between animals. You will also find very practical information and resources that will help you create programming and implement your own animals.-Assistance in Interventions
OUTLINE
A Brief Overview
Human-Emotional bond between animals
Therapy animal vs. Service animal
Animal-Assistance therapy, activities, and education
Handler vs. clinician, clinician-Animal teams
Animal-Interventions without the use of an animal
Mindfulness of The Human Brain and Animals
The neuroscience of The human-Animal bond
Why zebras don’t get ulcers
Benefits of Owning a companion dog
Interventions and Treatment Goals/Outcomes
Mental, cognitive and emotional issues.
Increase attendance at sessions and engagement
Treat trauma, anxiety, and depression symptoms
Improve self-esteem and decrease loneliness-Value
Encourage empathy and outward focus by developing empathy
Provide hope, meaning, purpose
Learning challenges
Increase reading comprehension
Support vocabulary development
Increase verbal interactions
Problems with physical and occupational health
Fine motor and gross motor skills are essential for progress
Increase sitting/standing balance
Increase endurance and activity tolerance
Facilitate sensory processing improvements
Components of Animal-Assisted Intervention
Care recipients that are suitable
How to approach clients
Interaction techniques for client-animal interaction
Closure and documentation
Start Your Own Animal-Assisted Program
Qualities and characteristics of animals
Qualifications for physicians
Care and preparation of the animal
If the animal displays signs of Stress and agitation
Protecting your practice with risk management
Resources and organizations for starting an animal-Program for assisted living
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OBJECTIVES
Identify evidence-Based research results regarding animals-Assistance in Interventions
Animals are best-Assistance for people with mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar.
Design animal-Assistive interventions to improve literacy and language skills in children with learning disabilities
To address occupational and physical challenges, design animal-assisted interventions.
Animals are a good choice-Assistive interventions are a treatment option for people with dementia or other cognitive disorders.
Use your knowledge to create your own animal-assisted programming.
Explain the difference between a therapy, service and emotional support animal.
