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Estella and her volunteer Therapy Poms work through their own traumas while helping others with theirs.In this 91st episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Estella about the heartwarming story of her senior Pomeranians, Monti and Finn, and their combined journey of healing and support.In this episode, we discuss …The unique stories behind Monti and Finn becoming registered Therapy Dogs.Estella’s incredible experiences volunteering with her Therapy Poms, especially in the juvenile court system.The necessity of self-care for Therapy Dog handlers, taking from Estella’s own lessons learned from her trauma stories.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therapypomshttps://www.instagram.com/findingstrengthofhearthttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/91
How Christie’s Golden Retriever Frankie became the first School Therapy Dog in their district.In this 90th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I talk with Christie about her journey to bringing her son’s Golden Retriever, Frankie, to work with her as the district’s first School Therapy Dog.In this episode, we discuss …What it took to bring Frankie to work as the first School Therapy Dog in their district.How Christie’s son Cash hopes to become a Junior Therapy Dog Handler.Why it’s important to advocate for your dog and how doing so can help others.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/goldenboy.frankiehttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/90
Jennifer’s Bernedoodle Eclipse partners with her in Animal-Assisted Counseling as a therapy assistant.In this 89th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I welcome Jennifer Uhlman, a Marriage and Family Therapist, and her Bernedoodle, Eclipse. Jennifer shares the unique journey that led Eclipse from service dog training to partnering with her in Animal-Assisted Counseling, an unexpected pivot due to Eclipse’s health and anxiety-related issues.In this episode, we discuss …What it was like for Eclipse to transition from a Service Dog in training to a therapeutic assistant in Animal-Assisted Counseling.How Eclipse has been helped clients in her therapy practice.Why it’s important to recognize when your dog needs a break.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jennu_psych27https://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes: https://sherrierohde.com/89
Bree was surprised to find that her rescue dog Mickey was the perfect fit for a School Therapy Dog.In this 88th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I had the privilege of speaking with Bree Long. Once a School Psychologist, Bree now dedicates her time to being a volunteer Therapy Dog handler, working alongside her rescue, a German Shepherd mix named Mickey.In this episode, we discuss …How Bree was surprised that it was her rescue who was the right fit for Therapy Dog work.Why it’s important to recognize your dog’s boundaries and know when they need a break.Where Bree has found ideas for Animal-Assisted Activities and which one is her favorite.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/mickey.thetherapydoghttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/88
AAAIP Board Member Cathy Bennett is trailblazing Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in Charleston.In this 87th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, I spoke with Cathy Bennett, a key player in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI). She’s the Therapy Dog Program Coordinator at the Medical University of South Carolina, a proud Board Member of the Association of Animal Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), and an enthusiastic Goldendoodle lover.In this episode, we discuss …How Cathy fell in love with Goldendoodles before it was cool.What she looks for to make sure therapy animals enjoy their work.Why she’s involved on the Board of Directors at AAAIP.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a watch or a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/groovygoldendoodleshttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/87