Are you interested in understanding how to work alongside animals to support people?
Professional Development Training for Psychologists, Counsellors, Social Workers and Teachers, as well as Animal Lovers!
Perhaps, you’re a professional who is interested in animal assisted therapy but you’re not sure if you want to take your learning further – you can dip your toes into the theory and benefits of animal assisted therapy!
Or, maybe you just love animals and you’re wondering if you might want to become a practitioner working in a powerful and innovative way with people and animals.
This short course will give you an understanding of the innovative clinical practice of Animal Assisted Psychotherapy (AAP) and Animal Assisted Learning (AAL) that emerged out of the broader field of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) in the 1990’s.
Or, maybe you just love animals and you’re wondering if you might want to become a practitioner working in a powerful and innovative way with people and animals.
Here's what you will learn in this self-paced online short course:
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Gain understanding of Animal Assisted Psychotherapy as both an emerging and powerful clinical practice for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists.
Gain an understanding of Animal Assisted Learning – an innovative modality supporting social-emotional leaning, personal development, and, professional development (i.e. team building and leadership).
Understand how the AWARE Approach to AAP and AAL supports learning through doing, re-wiring neural pathways, and supports change through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology.
Explore the Ethical Considerations of Animal Assisted Practice for the emotionally and physical wellbeing and safety of all involved (including animals).
And... Find out how to become an Animal Assisted Practitioner.
Here's what some of our students have to say about learning with
The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute
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“I have gained and learnt so much from all the training offered. It was rich and incredibly complex in theory and content, yet profoundly simple and freeing in application. Integrating this approach personally and professionally has provided me with freedom…trust…active curiosity…and creative intelligence to flow. It has been an absolute privilege and joy to begin this exciting journey.”
Cindy Biggs
“My overall experience with The Equine Psychotherapy Institute and the EPI Model, is a striving for excellence and professionalism, accountability, and both personal and professional growth for anyone participating in the training offered.”
Vicky MacKensie
Meet Meg Kirby, Founder of the Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute
Meg Kirby (BA, MASW, DIP. GESTALT THERAPY) is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker of 25 years. Meg is passionate about personal development and wellbeing.
She is the founder The Equine & Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Institute and the AWARE Approach, author, and leadership coach. A lover of animals, the natural world, and deep change.
Meg is an international leader on equine assisted psychotherapy and the pioneer of integrating kangaroos into Animal Assisted Psychotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
This course is designed as Professional Development Training that will give you an understanding of the clinical practice of Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Therapy and Learning.
It is for you if you're a psychologist, psychotherapist, counsellor, social worker, teacher, or other professional who is interested in Animal assisted therapy.
It is also for people who loves horses and helping people and are curious about animal assisted therapy
If you are considering further studies in animal assisted therapy, this course is a great taster and introduction!
How is the training delivered?
This course is delivered via our online learning platform. You can watch the training on a PC or mobile device.
How long does it normally take to complete the course?
The course is broken down into small consumable videos and information. If you were to sit down and do the whole course in one hit, it would take less than 2 hours.
