Animals in Therapy - with Sarah Urwin

The day will offer a mix of basic AAI theory with many different examples of what this looks and feels like in practice. Sarah will use photos of sessions to raise some of the essential questions that we need to consider as would-be practitioners.

"My approach is collaborative, relaxed and discussion based, giving everyone who wishes to, an opportunity to share their knowledge and ask the questions that are important to them.

I use a power point presentation as a frame but it is very visual and helps ensure we cover important subject areas including; standards, benefits, frameworks, models, client suitability, assessment and training of animals/dogs, session structure, measuring outcomes, safe practice, ethical issues, animals welfare, endings and loss.

In the afternoon we will have the chance to work with Pretish's dog, Baba for some active hands on experiential learning as well as further consideration of the body-based aspects of…