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 by emailing your name, contact telephone number and email address, and title of the talk you wish to attend to admissions@ironmill.co.uk. 

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 workshops:

Poole

• To be confirmed

Exeter

• Sunday 22nd March 2020, 9:30am - 3:30pm **FULLY BOOKED**
• Monday 23rd March 2020, 9.30am - 3.30pm **FULLY BOOKED**

To register your interest for future workshops or to added to the waiting lists for March please contact us via enquiries@ironmill.co.uk

 

Our comprehensive general FAQs pages include answers to many common questions, grouped into the following areas:

• Counselling and Psychotherapy.
• Choosing the Right Course.
• Applying for a Course.
• Fees, Funding and Finance.
• Venues and Facilities.
• Placements, Personal Therapy and Supervision.
• Iron Mill Counselling Service.

However, if you can't find the answer your looking for, or need further help or information, do not hesitate to contact us at 01392 219200 / enquiries@ironmill.co.uk.

• Overview
• Entry Level Courses
• Advanced Courses
• Post Qualifying Courses
• CPD Workshops
• Iron Mill College Conference - Poole, Spring 2020
• Anger, Rage and Relationship (*SUE PARKER-HALL*)
• A Sense of Home and Connection
• Bereavement and Loss Workshops
• C is for Canine
• Coaching 101 - Introduction to Coaching
• Counselling, Psychotherapy, Ethics and the Law (*PETER JENKINS)
• Demystifying Creativity in the Therapy Room
• Existential Therapy Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• Family Therapy & Family Dynamics
• Getting Your Head Around Your Brain
• Legal aspects of therapeutic work with children and young people (*PETER JENKINS)
• Professional Certificate in CBT
• Relational Depth Seminar (*MICK COOPER*)
• Supervision Workshops
• TA 101 - The Official Introduction to Transactional Analysis
• Treating Anxiety and Depression in Children and Young People
• Working with Shame - *SUE PARKER-HALL*
• Study Skills Sessions
• Tailor-Made Training