September 26, 9-10:30 a.m. ET.
1.5 CEs. Registration deadline: Sept. 24.
During this workshop, instructor Yvonne Eaton-Stull will cover the physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral benefits of animal-assisted intervention (AAI).
Learning Objectives:
1) Define animal-assisted interventions (AAI).
2) Describe benefits of AAI.
3) Identify organizations to assist practitioners in using AAI.
4) Explain AAI treatment goals and objectives.
5) Develop strategies for AAI with various populations and settings, including mental health facilities, forensic settings, schools, and nursing homes.
Instructor: Yvonne Eaton-Stull, DSW, MSW, LCSW