C is for Canine: Animal Assisted Therapy

Our connection to the animals around us has been part of our evolution for thousands of years, and for very many people this connection is an integral part of what supports their good mental health. This is an expanding and exciting area of therapy work with a range of possibility far beyond reading to dogs in schools and the obvious benefits of stroking those velvety soft ears!

Blending underpinning theory with interactive, relaxed learning, wherever your current level of understanding and experience this day is designed to give you a deeper insight into what it’s like to work with a canine co-therapist - the challenges, the creative possibilities, the connections and the enormous fun.

Course Details

During the day we will:

· Have fun learning with a real therapy dog for the day

· Discuss the different terms describing therapeutic interventions with dogs

· Explore possible applications of working with dogs in therapy

· Learn about the basic principles of working therapeutically with dogs

· Understand the vital role of specialist training, risk assessment and modelling

· Experience the ‘split attention’ of having a dog in the room when working

· Devise potential Animal Assisted Therapy interventions

· Have an opportunity to ask questions and chat to others interested in working with therapy dogs

Applications Lecturers Dates Fees FAQs

Eligibility:

Our CPD workshops are open to anyone who is interested in the subject matter, wants to develop their skills and expand their knowledge. This workshop is particularly aimed at counsellors, psychotherapists and those in helping professions who work therapeutically with others.


How to apply:

Simply sign up using the booking form on this web page - supplying the requested details and paying the applicable fee (please see the 'Fees' tab for further information and details of other ways to pay). 

Final Application Date:

The deadline for applications is 2 weeks before the start of the course. A decision will be made on whether the course will run, based on confirmed and accepted places, 2 weeks before the start date of the course. Any applications received after the 2 week deadline will only be processed at the discretion of the Programmes Lead.

Sarah London is a qualified counsellor, supervisor and trainer and has worked with her therapy dog Stanley for five years, mostly in secondary schools but also with adult clients and supervisees.

Sarah trained with Rise Van Fleet, the internationally renowned therapist, author and founder of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy.

She has also trained with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. 

Sarah offers 1:1 counselling  and Animal Assisted Therapy for adults, trainee and qualified counsellors, children and young people as well as clinical supervision for individuals and groups of counsellors and others in helping professions.

Upcoming Exeter workshops:

• Monday 26th October'20, 09.30am to 3.30pm: Fully Booked
• Tuesday 27th October'20, 9.30am to 3.30pm: Fully Booked
  
• Wednesday 28th October'20, 9.30am-3.30pm: Fully Booked

Course fees and payment options:

Full Fee:

• £75.00 payable in advance.

IMC Student / Graduate Offer:

• £60.00 payable in advance.

Further information on fees:

Fees listed include VAT.

Applicants are invited to enrol by paying the applicable fee.

How to pay:

You can pay online (via PayPal) by using the booking form on this web page. You can also pay by credit / debit card, either in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, or over the phone by calling 01392 219200. Please note that we are unable to accept payments via American Express or Diners Club cards.

We also accept cash paid in person at Iron Mill College in Exeter, as well as cheques, which should be made out to 'Iron Mill College' and dropped in or sent to 'Iron Mill College, 7 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1QT'. We can also accept payments by bank transfer and standing order - please get in touch with us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk for our bank details or a standing order form. Please use your name as the reference when making such payments.

Cancellation Policy (*Also applies to 'Free CPD Days' used, where applicable):

A full refund will be issued for any cancellations made by attendees, up to 30 days prior to the course/event start date; a 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made by attendees up to 14 days prior to the course/event start date. No refunds are payable on cancellations made by attendees less than 14 days prior to the course/event start date.

Course commencement:

Please note: Iron Mill College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort, based on the enrolment of a minimum number of successful applicants. A full refund of course fees paid, including any deposit, will be given to all applicants in the event of a course cancellation or postponement where the college is prevented from providing the course as advertised in circumstances beyond its control, including force majeure or sickness/illness of specialised staff. The college cannot be held liable for any remedy, damages or compensation beyond this.

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