• Dog
  • Other
  • Rabbit

Engage Playfully Animal Assisted Play Therapy

  • 361 Nepean Highway, Frankston Victoria 3199
  • ADHD
  • Grief
  • Intellectual disability
  • Learning & development
  • Learning difficulties
  • Mental health support
  • Neurodiversity
  • Social & emotional skills
  • Troubled youth or disengaged learners

Animal Assisted Child Led Play Therapy Social Groups and 1:1 support can offer a unique and impactful approach to helping children navigate their emotions, build social skills, and develop resilience. These settings provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can express themselves freely through play, which is a natural and effective way for them to communicate and process their experiences. The presence of a therapy dog/rabbit can create a calming and non-judgmental atmosphere, which helps children feel safe and supported as they express their emotions through play. The nurturing bond formed with the therapy dog/rabbit can boost self-esteem and confidence, making children more willing to engage in the therapeutic process. Overall, play therapy with a therapy dog/rabbit combines the healing power of play with the comfort and companionship of an animal, providing a holistic approach to emotional and behavioural healing. Can support NDIS plan and self managed participants.

  • Qualified teacher, facilitator or trainer
  • Certified in animal-assisted learning
  • Registered Counsellor
  • Registered Child Centered Play Therapist
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) delivered by a registered health professional with education and specialized expertise within the scope of practice of his/her profession.
  • Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) which incorporates a trained handler and animal team to provide comfort, distraction, motivation & stimulation to people in a variety of settings.
  • Animal-Assisted Learning (AAL) which incorporates animals and a facilitator within a structured training program to assist an individual or a group to achieve predetermined learning outcomes.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes

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ATL is an Australian health promotion charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) and holds Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.

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