CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
DOING NOTHING WITH DONKEYS
This workshop invites participants to spend time with donkeys. Or rather, to gain time by stepping into their slow rhythm. To feel what it feels like to be "chosen" by a donkey, who approaches only when he or she wants to. And hint, hint -- they choose to be near people who are kind and peaceful. They have amazingly good intuition about who is "good" to be near. They teach us to enter a world of peace and gentleness, a sensation that lasts for days. It's a sweet calmness that we've been missing in our busy lives.
CANINES TEACH COMPASSION
We bring certified Therapy Animals into High School classrooms to lower stress and increase resilience.
We have a unique combined curriculum that teaches social skills and emotional regulation.
The dogs teach students that the first person they need to show compassion for is themselves.
SOOTHING TOUCH FOR ANIMALS
Animals can experience stress – just like humans. In this class you will learn seven simple soothing techniques, some that use touch, others use energy healing. We will also introduce simple methods working with infrared, “Photobiomodulation Light Therapy.” We will demonstrate with dogs in class, but these methods can be used with all animals – including yourself. Humans and animals share emotions, and the more we can calm ourselves, the more we can be of service to the animals who share our lives. All of these methods work quickly, helping animals to get out of the "fight, flight, freeze, or fiddle" response. These practical, soothing techniques invite the calming response (the vagus nerve system) leading to greater well-being and better connection between you and the animals in your life.
THE SENSE OF SAFETY
​In this workshop we build a Sense of Safety as a bodily experience, like the other senses of sight, sound, touch etc. Working with horses, who are prey animals, we can learn a great deal about how to use our senses to attend to perceived danger, then quickly reset to calm once the stress is accurately evaluated. This creates more brain neuroplasticity, allowing for more flexible behavior responses. All behavior is an attempt to feel safe, but not all choices truly serve us. Learn five methods you can use to easily restore a Sense of Safety from the core of your being. We will practice these mindfulness methods with our horse partners who give precise responses to our state of being.
HEALING TOUCH FOR ALL ANIMALS
Learn a simple method of healing touch for all animals. Learn how to use Energy Healing for humans and animals to reduce stress and bring greater soothing and well being. Demo dog will be provided at event. You will learn a simple method you can use with all your animals.
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HEALING WITH HORSES
This is a transformative experience where we enter the horse's world. We learn how to create a sense of peace and invite the horse to engage in the horse's rhythm. Working with gentle horses in a rescue sanctuary, we learn how to give them energy healing, which lifts both horse and human. Read our blog post about Energy Healing with Horses.
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COULD MY DOG BE A THERAPY DOG?
Ever wonder if your dog would make a great therapy dog? What are the characteristics of a great therapy dog? Being a therapy dog team with your beloved pet partner is one of the most rewarding experiences as you bring smiles, and joy, and comfort to people. Who can resist a little furry love? Or a wagging tail, and a soul-searching gaze. If you are wondering what it takes to become a Certified Therapy Dog Team, join The Human-Animal Connection's educational session to learn more about how to bring purpose and service to your canine companion. Note some therapy dog organizations also will test and certify other species of therapy animals in addition to dogs.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATION
Introduction to Animal Communication. Learn how to enter the world of animals and how to send and receive accurate messages. Bring pictures of animals you would like to connect with.
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For more information, future classes, or if you are interested in arranging a class for your organization, please contact us.
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ACT RESILIENT & LAUGHING MATTERS
Act Resilient and Laughing Matters combines Improv Comedy, Theater Games, Cognitive Reframing, Emotional Flexibility Skills, and innovative self-help techniques to calm nerves and relieve stress. It quickly revives a sense of optimism, enthusiasm, and positive motivation.
While it is not formal therapy, it has been shown to have many therapeutic benefits, even amongst those with significant PTSD symptoms. Act Resilient is a fun skill-building training that promotes behavioral optimism and emotional flexibility.
HEROES4ANIMALS
Heroes4Animals is our program for Veterans and active-duty service members and their families. Working with shelter dogs and rescue horses with various challenges, such as trauma, fear, and under-socialization, we train the veterans to rehabilitate these animals to make them more readily adoptable. This supervised experience is transformative for both the animal and the human. It restores a sense of purpose and connection leading to profound well-being.
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