PAWSITIVE KIDS CAMP
The camp dedicated to shaping and changing lives.
Pets and Play ®
Pawsitive Kids Camp also offers training for clinicians through our Pets and Play® Program.
In continued collaboration with Delta Family Counseling, continuing education is provided through their Approved Provider Numbers. Delta Family Counseling is approved by the Florida Department of Health under Fl Statute 49I to offer continuing education for Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Mental Health Counselors. Provider Number BAP-50-30047 expires 03/31/2025. APT Approved Provider #10-286.
Pets and Play®
Objectives:
Participants will identify the role of play with including animals in play therapy.
Participants will discuss ethical considerations for including animals in play therapy.
Participants will identify human skills needed before including animals in play therapy.
Participants will identify animal needs to be included in play therapy.
Participants will demonstrate humane engagements with animals in play.
Participants will identify risks associated with including animals in play.
Participants will list equipment needed before adding animals into play therapy.
Particpants will demonstrate safe interactions with animals in play therapy.
Participants will describe key competencies needed to include animals in play therapy.
Participants will identify the importance of the human animal bond.
Participants will demonstrate training techniques with at least 2 species of animals.
Participants will identify how their relationship with clients and animals requires a balance in animal assisted therapy.
Hey there, animal lovers and enthusiasts! Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with fun and learning at the Pets and Play: 2 Days of Workshops event. Join us on Fri, Mar 08, 2024 at 09:00 AM (EST) for two days of interactive workshops and activities dedicated to our furry friends. Can't attend both days, no problem! You choose both days or just one!
During this event, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a variety of animals while we cover topics such as human/animal bond in play therapy, the importance of relationships with animals we include in our play therapy work, training techniques, and ethics and humane needs. Whether you're a seasoned pet owner ready to add an animal to your practice or just starting your journey, our expert speakers will provide valuable insights and practical advice to enhance your bond with your four-legged companions.
Aside from the informative sessions, we've also planned some exciting hands on learning with the animals.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn, connect, and have a pawsome time! Mark your calendars and join us for Pets and Play: 2 Days of Workshops on Fri, Mar 08, 2024. See you there!
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Our Mission.
This collaborative camp offers a unique opportunity for children in grades 2-5 and 6-8. Campers have been matched with a dog awaiting adoption from Brooke’s Legacy Animal Rescue and during the week of camp they will learn dog safety, how train the dog to help it become more adoptable, but most importantly work on their own self esteem, behavior management, self control, and all through animal assisted play therapy techniques. This is a win-win with licensed mental health professionals and dog trainers as the camp counselors!
Some featured learning for campers includes: what qualities to look for in a pet, experience first hand what is involved in caring for and training a dog, and how to provide a healthy lifestyle for themselves and a dog.
Over the course of the week long camp, campers will be preparing puppies to be adopted for the closing adoption event, while improving the dog and campers social skills and emotional health.
GENEROUS SPONSORS
BROOKES LEGACY ANIMAL RESCUE
DELTA FAMILY COUNSELING
EMMA LOVES DOGS
What we Offer
TARA MOSER
Founder/ Lead Counselor
Tara Moser, LCSW, RPT-S, CAAPT is known in the community for her play therapy techniques that often include adding her canine co-therapists in for animal assisted play therapy. Tara is a huge animal advocate and has been a foster parent for several years with many rescue groups and the past few years with Brooke's Legacy where she also coordinates the Lee County adoption events and FGCU volunteers. Please "like" her facebook page to learn more about her: https://www.facebook.com/DFCounseling
