Practical Applications of Animal-Assisted Counseling
Presented by Morgan Rupe M.A., LPC
Animal-Assisted Counseling is an adaptable modality that allows clients to form a meaningful relationship with a trained therapy animal while working towards their goals.
Are you curious about what Animal-Assisted Counseling (AAC) looks like in a private practice setting? This training will offer an inside look at the practical applications and ethical considerations of working with a trained therapy animal. Gain insight into the foundation required, as well as the training and resources available to prepare your therapy team for certification in Animal-Assisted Counseling. Learn from the real-world examples of successful AAC interventions used with children, adolescents, and adults.
Details
Date - January 10, 2025
Time - 12:30pm - 1:30pm CT
Pricing - $30
Credits - 1 CE Credit
Location - Ensemble Therapy
Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759
Training Objectives
This training will allow you to:
Identify the differences between a therapy animal, a service animal, and an emotional support animal.
List the 10 steps required for your therapy dog to pass the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test.
Identify canine communication and stress signals.
Describe one example of an animal-assisted counseling intervention with a client in private practice.
Morgan Rupe M.A., LPC
Morgan (and her therapy dog Rio!) provide Animal-Assisted Counseling services to adolescents and adults in Austin.
Morgan and Rio have been working together for seven years to support clients as they manage challenges related to anxiety, trauma, depression, and more.
When they are not with clients, Morgan and Rio can be found hiking the trail downtown, trying out new patios, and enjoying time by the water.
Good to Know
This is an in-person training and will not be recorded. Please dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting for the duration of our training.
This training will provide 1 CE Credit for licensed mental health professionals.
To receive credit, participants must attend the full presentation and complete the post-presentation evaluation.
Ensemble Therapy is an approved provider endorsed by an international organization and therefore trainings quality for the 50% CEs mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) for LPC and LMFT.
It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of the participant’s licensing/certification board.
Enrollment is now closed. Check out our other trainings!
