Discussion topic: ” Working alongside Farm Animals in Animal-Assisted Services”
When: 20 September 2024, 8am
Who can attend: If you are a current financial ATL member, you can register to attend.
Leading the mentoring session is Madeleine Flynn, an animal-assisted occupational therapist who works alongside a variety of farm animals. All About Animals Animal-Assisted Therapy
Event Location: QLD
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: The ARCH Annual Gathering welcomes professionals who incorporate horses, animals, and nature into their mental health, coaching, or education practices. This in-person event offers a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience—without the traditional classroom setting. Presenters share practical experiences, followed by hands-on practice sessions. Connect with others, find inspiration, and receive support in a relaxed environment surrounded by nature and horses. Space is limited! Optional: To explore the ARCH story framework of facilitation before the event, join ARCH as a member and access self-guided online courses. Use coupon code MEMBER20 for 20% off monthly or annual subscriptions: https://arenasforchange.com/
Start Date: 11th October, 2024
End Date: 13th October, 2024
Start Time: 09:00 am
End Time: 01:30 pm
Address: 79 Hunchy Road, Hunchy, QLD 4555
Event Location: VIC
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: These sessions will involve the students facilitating a number of activities with you throughout the day. You will be in a group setting and the activities may include art therapy, equine assisted therapy, nature-based activities, mindfulness activities and group process. The Day Retreats run from 10am – 3pm. The Sessions may involve talking about how you feel, working on current issues that are arising in your life and working in close proximity to horses, possibly: touching them, brushing them, leading them or just hanging out with them. The therapists that you will be working with have been training for the past 12- 18 months and know how to support you and keep you safe.
Start Date: 5th February, 2025
End Date: 6th February, 2025
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 03:00 pm
Address: Emzara Park Indoor Arena, 21 Roger rd, Wandin North, VIC
Event Location: VIC
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: Our Student Clinics are where we offer individual sessions, group sessions and day retreats to our community. These sessions are facilitated by our EATA students who have been studying with us to become qualified EAMH practitioners, and have been in training for at least 12 months. All sessions are supervised by a qualified Therapist who is there to offer additional support for both the student and client when needed.
Start Date: 14th October, 2024
End Date: 17th October, 2024
Start Time: 09:30 am
End Time: 03:00 pm
Address: Emzara Park Indoor, 21 Roger Rd, Wandin North, VIC
Event Location: NSW
Type of Event: Workshop
Event Overview: Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of the Science Underpinning the Effectiveness of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy and Interventions. Participants will delve into the intricate interplay between the autonomic nervous system, human behavior, and equine interactions. The exploration includes an in-depth examination of Polyvagal principles, which offer a nuanced perspective on the physiological and psychological dynamics at play during these therapeutic encounters. You will receive: PVEI Zoom Education (7 hours of pre-recorded topics, including: Animal Assisted Therapy, PVEI Core Concepts and Principles, Role Definition and Informed Consent, Grief and Exploring Perspectives, Trauma Defined and Redefined) 5 days of In-Person Training PVEI Basic Manual plus PVEI Membership A Certification of A
Start Date: 23rd October, 2024
End Date: 27th October, 2024
Start Time: 09:00 am
End Time: 04:00 pm
Address: 165 Grants Road, Somersby NSW 2250
