Explore the purpose, evidence base, & desired outcomesÂ
This is a great session for anyone interested in exploring AAT for the benefit of their clients. There are a range of different applications including therapeutic, emotional support and hippotherapy. This training session will cover off the purpose of animal assisted therapy, the evidence base and desired outcomes, funding sources and developing AAT into your own professional practice.
This session outlines what Animal-Assisted Therapy is, how to get animals included in your practice, how to link clients in with appropriate animal-assisted therapy interventions, how to get animal-assisted therapy funded AND this session will provide guidance on how to run sessions which incorporate animals into practice.
This session specifically focuses on the use of therapy dogs and equine therapy. Â
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Workshop duration: 2 Hour Workshop
Cost: $105.00
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About the Presenter:Â
Dr Tilly Clements has worked with individuals with disabilities and their families, using animals for the last 15 years in various capacities as an Occupational Therapist including Hippotherapy and NCAS Accredited Horse Riding Coach and Educator. Clinically Tilly primarily works with individuals with complex disability presentations but has previously worked in various clinical fields including early intervention school-aged interventions, adults and community-based settings. Tilly is the director of Cornwall House OT Services and Chairperson of the Western Australian Assistance and Therapy Dogs Association and has a special interest in Animal-Assisted Therapy and assisting people with navigating the world of Assistance Dogs.
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