Every school, student and therapy dog team is different. That’s why effective Animal Assisted Education starts with thoughtful planning tailored to your own setting.
Our new Curriculum Planning Workshop is designed to provide personalised, in-depth support as you develop curriculum-aligned AAE lessons with guidance from our Paw Pals Learning and Training Specialist.
Together, we will:
🎯 Co-design lessons that connect students with clear learning goals
🌱 Develop goal-driven AAE strategies to support emotional awareness and self-reflection
🐾 Identify meaningful opportunities for co-regulation with a therapy dog when challenges arise
You’ll have the opportunity to workshop ideas, receive individual feedback, and develop practical lesson plans tailored to your students and clients. Bring your own real-world scenarios and work alongside our experienced specialist in a small-group setting, leaving with fresh ideas ready for your next session.
✨ Launch Offer: $79 (usually $99)
Limited to 8 participants. We look forward to welcoming you🐾
Proudly hosted by the Paw Pals Program at MacKillop Family Services. We extend our thanks to Petstock Foundation, our major partner, for supporting this event.
Our 2-Day Intensive Training in Animal Assisted Therapy is as popular as ever and has been condensed to 2-Days!
We only come to Australia every 3 or so years, so please join us!
This is our very popular, 2-day Intensive workshop that teaches you how to implement animal assisted therapy with a variety of hands-on interactions with live animals. Students have come from all over the world to attend our Intensives and learn from professionals who work with the assistance of a variety of therapy animals. This two-day, experiential workshop gives participants an opportunity to work with several different species of animals. The emphasis is on mental health occupational therapy, counseling, and psychotherapy but professionals and students from many different disciplines in human services have found the workshop to be very helpful.
The training will be conducted by Madeleine Flynn at her farm in Noosa Headlands, QLD. Madeleine is a licensed trainer for AATPC having completed both Certification and Experiential Training in Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy. Madeleine has been practicing Occupational AAT at her farm for several years and will be sharing her expertise in Australia for those interested in adding animals into their professional practice. This training is open only to 8 participants, so please register soon.
And plan to spend the evenings and even a couple extra days exploring the beautiful area of Noosa Headlands, QLD, AU.
Learn to become a Self-Led Facilitator to support healing relational trauma through IFS with equine engagement, with a focus on memory reconsolidation.
Join international facilitator Jenn Pagone for this three-day experiential workshop exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Equine Engagement, following EATA’s 10th anniversary conference.
Jenn is the founder of Equid-Nexus®, a specialised Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) model, which integrates IFS and EMDR principles, to heal relational trauma by fostering self-awareness and building secure connections through equine interactions.
During the workshop, participants will learn how to integrate horses into the IFS process, develop self-led facilitation skills, and support conditions for memory reconsolidation.
Jenn is also the creator of Pagone Psychological Services in the USA. She has specialised in treating women with complex trauma for 20 years and has a background in teaching clinical psychology as an adjunct professor.
This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a highly regarded and internationally recognised equine-assisted therapist.
Celebrating 10 years of equine-assisted mental health with two and half days of learning, workshops and connecting with community.
As we celebrate 10 years of training, practice, and professional leadership in equine-assisted mental health, we warmly invite you to join us for a special two and a half day gathering.
This event will bring together practitioners, students, alumni and professionals from across Australia and overseas for rich learning, experiential exploration and meaningful connection.
You can expect thought-provoking keynote presentations from leaders in the field, along with experiential and reflective workshops designed to deepen practice and insight.
Together, we will engage in important conversations about ethical, horse-centred practice and the ongoing evolution of our profession. There will also be dedicated space to connect, build new relationships, and strengthen our shared commitment to excellence in equine-assisted work.
This is more than a conference – it is a celebration of community, growth, and the powerful partnerships between humans and horses that continue to shape our work.
We are holding this conference at the beautiful Selah Valley Estate in the Tweed Valley, Northern NSW. There is a wide range of accommodation onsite, from modern cabins and lodges to glamping and camping facilities.
We encourage attendees to book with Selah Valley Estate and enjoy the convenience of being located onsite for the conference.
Learn to become a Self-Led Facilitator to support healing relational trauma through IFS with equine engagement, with a focus on memory reconsolidation.
Join international facilitator Jenn Pagone for this three-day experiential workshop exploring Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Equine Engagement, following EATA’s 10th anniversary conference.
Jenn is the founder of Equid-Nexus®, a specialised Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) model, which integrates IFS and EMDR principles, to heal relational trauma by fostering self-awareness and building secure connections through equine interactions.
During the workshop, participants will learn how to integrate horses into the IFS process, develop self-led facilitation skills, and support conditions for memory reconsolidation.
Jenn is also the creator of Pagone Psychological Services in the USA. She has specialised in treating women with complex trauma for 20 years and has a background in teaching clinical psychology as an adjunct professor.
This workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from a highly regarded and internationally recognised equine-assisted therapist.
PATS offers Therapy Dog & Handler Training for human & canine teams. Starting with a Suitability Assessment, we travel to various locations across Queensland.
FREE On-line webinar! Being autistic in a world not designed for autism brings challenges. Research and clinical practice confirm that equine interaction has a powerful positive impact for autistic people. Speakers will share information about how and why equine interaction is often effective and how other professionals can leverage this power in the work they do.
A heartfelt discussion with the most prominent people, such as Temple Grandin, Stephen Shore, Tony Attwood, Michelle Garnett, Anja Kriegeskotten, Igor Shpitzberg, on the benefits of equine interactions. Recorded on 19/09/24 to support our engagement with horses on different levels and their profound influence on the human’s well-being.
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