The Oakland University Center for Human Animal Interventions (CHAI) recently (August 12-14, 2015) hosted its first Learning Summit at the school’s Rochester, Mich., campus. The event brought together a small group of elite industry thought-leaders from around the country to discuss the state of the industry and review what’s needed for legitimacy and growth. Over…
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Attend free animal welfare in animal assisted therapy lecture
If you’re in the Oakland County, Michigan area and are interested in learning more about working with dogs in animal assisted therapy (AAT), consider attending the free lecture, “It’s Not Dog Whispering, It’s Dog Listening.” Sponsored by Oakland University’s Center for Human Animal Interventions, the presentation will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016, from 4…
Andrew: An animal assisted therapy success story
Placed in a residential youth facility, Andrew* was full of rage, fear, and sadness. It only got worse after he lost a brother to a drug-related incident. Having been severely neglected and abused for years, his anger found an outlet in his fists – with the walls, residents, and staff as his punching bags. He…
“Pet Therapy” terms cheat sheet
As we continue to develop Oakland University’s Center for Human Animal Interventions, we know that as educators, we need to help people understand what the various terms in the field mean – and why. While many use the term “pet therapy,” on the professional side, the field is known as “animal assisted interventions.” And it’s…
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