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Description:

This webinar focuses on the implementation and best practices of Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) within educational settings. It covers essential topics such as the ethical guidelines for AAS, the importance of species-specific training centered on positive reinforcement, and the critical need for proper risk management in schools.  It covers important logistics such as insurance, waivers, training programs, and key takeaways from years of experience implementing these interventions.  Additionally, the webinar highlights the importance of monitoring the welfare of animal partners during sessions, emphasizing body language and signs of stress. A significant portion of the presentation is dedicated to exploring the measurable outcomes of these interventions, including significant positive changes observed in students as measured by tools like the BRIEF-2. The webinar also touches on unplanned positive effects, such as increased hope, joy, empathy, and improved morale among students in programs like Equine Assisted Learning. Overall, this webinar provides a comprehensive overview of how to effectively incorporate animal-assisted services in schools, ensuring both student success and animal welfare.

Presented by Jennifer Ganz, Katie Joseph, and Kara Wolman in August 2024. This individual webinar can be purchased for $25 (scroll down to purchase). The content in this webinar is intertwined with Domains 6 and 8 of the NASP Practice Model. Schoolpsych.com’s recorded webinars are non-refundable. Attendees who complete this 1.5 hour webinar will receive 1.5 NASP-Approved CPD credits.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify best practices for Animal-Assisted Services (AAS).
2. Describe how AAS can be implemented within the NASP Practice Model.
3. Analyze AAS programs focused on social-emotional learning for strengths and weaknesses.

Brief Bios:

Jennifer Ganz, NCSP, CAIS, CPP-AAPT

Jennifer Ganz is in her 16th year as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP), specializing in Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) within schools. She is a Certified Professional Practitioner of Animal Assisted Play Therapy (CPP-AAPT) with the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy and holds a Canine-Assisted Intervention Specialist (CAIS) certificate from the University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection in the Graduate School of Social Work. She has extensive experience in developing animal-assisted programs that enhance students’ social-emotional learning. 

Katie Joseph, NCSP, ESMHL

Katie Joseph is in her 16th year as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL). She has successfully implemented Equine Assisted Learning programs that significantly improve students’ social-emotional skills, integrating frameworks like the Zones of Regulation. She is the Founder of Broad View Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies.

Kara Wolman, NCSP

Kara Wolman is in her 12th year as a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) with a focus on Animal-Assisted Services (AAS) in educational settings. She has developed and implemented AAS programs that align with the NASP Practice Model, including facilitating Project Mickey AAS.

Attendee Feedback:

“Interesting topic I had never given much thought to, so I was glad to see this as an option to watch!” -Brooke

“It was a feel good presentation that left me joyful and hopeful! Great way to start a new school year.” -Gayle

“Very Interesting topic for me. Great presentation.” -Melanie

Ashley’s Overall Rating: 5/5 (Excellent)

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