Consultation for Therapists
Are you a therapist hoping to work with a therapy dog?
Not sure where to start?
I am Dr Charis, a Clinical Psychologist and Animal Assisted Therapist with experience in working with therapy dogs both within NHS, private and voluntary settings.
I know first hand the challenges and the pitfalls of being an Animal Assisted Therapist, and can help you navigate the process to see the huge benefits of dogs in therapy work.
How can I help you?
As an experienced Animal Assisted Therapist, I can help you as think about the process of working alongside a dog in therapy right from setting up, to working therapeutically with a dog in the room.
I can help you as a therapist think through:
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-Understanding temperament and skills needed for a therapy dog
-Therapy dog assessment process
-Risk assessment and insurance
-Setting expectations for the setting you are in
-Logistics around animal assisted therapy sessions
-Clinically working therapeutically with a dog in session
-Canine ethics and welfare in therapy work
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