| Presented by Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. and with | | | | |
| facilitator, Laura A. Weber, M.S., LMHC, this important | | | | - An introduction to the provision of Animal Assisted |
| program will be presented on Thursday, June 3, 2010 | | | | Therapy in various Youth Services settings. |
| from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. The event will be held at | | | | |
| Independence Hall - Recreation Room located at 1639 | | | | - Potential benefits for the general population, as well |
| Northeast 26th Street in Wilton Manors, Florida. | | | | as children with special needs including developmental, |
| | | | | emotional and physical disabilities, language and |
| | | | | communication issues, at-risk family and |
| Who should attend? | | | | environmental concerns. |
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| | | | | - The role of various professional disciplines in Animal |
| - Pet Therapy Volunteers | | | | Assisted Services program. |
| - Family Members and Caregivers of Individuals | | | | |
| receiving Pet Therapy Services | | | | - An overview of program - diverse environments, |
| - Social Workers Therapists, Counselors, | | | | needs and animal companions. |
| Psychologists, Nurses | | | | - Participants will gain a better understanding of these |
| - Behavioral Health Administrators | | | | programs, needs of the individuals and their families, |
| - Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Special Education | | | | ways to better communicate with children and young |
| Personnel | | | | adults and create a comfortable environment for the |
| - While designed for Pet Therapy Volunteers, | | | | animal assisted interaction. |
| behavioral/healthcare professionals and other youth | | | | |
| service providers are encouraged to participate! | | | | |
| | | | | Cost: $15.00 for C.A.T. Members; $35.00 for |
| | | | | Non-C.A.T. Members |
| Professionals should RSVP by contacting Laurie | | | | |
| Weber at (863) 243-1087 or . | | | | |
| | | | | All registration fees are non-refundable. Register at: |
| Professionals must mail the $35 Registration Fee to: | | | | |
| Laura A. Weber Mental Health Associates, P.A. | | | | |
| Postal Box 1791 | | | | Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. (C.A.T.) ( |
| Lake Placid, Florida 33862 | | | | headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is a non profit |
| | | | | 501(c)(3) organization which provides certification and |
| 3 Continuing Education Credits will be provided by | | | | placement of therapy dogs and their handlers into |
| CTC, Inc., State Department of Health/Social Work, | | | | nursing homes, hospitals, group homes, schools and |
| Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health | | | | where there is a need for the companionship of a |
| Counseling; Provider AHCA/BAP120; Florida | | | | dog. |
| Certification Board, Provider #15 | | | | |
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| | | | | C.A.T. is distinguishable from other pet therapy |
| | | | | organizations because of the extensive testing of the |
| | | | | dogs to insure proper temperament for therapy |
| | | | | work, placement of volunteers in facilities, and overall |
| | | | | support of volunteers. |
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| | | | | Canine Assisted Therapy |
| Topics being covered: | | | | Joanne Jurgle, Asst. |