NOTE: This workshop will be a hybrid event. 

In this workshop, we’ll explore the term “therapy animal,” which refers to specially trained animals that provide physical, psychological, and emotional benefits to those they interact with. We’ll discuss how therapy animals and their handlers are trained to ensure safe and effective interactions, as well as the growing use of animals in professional settings like mental health, education, and medicine. We'll touch on frequently asked questions about animal-assisted therapy and review the latest research on the human-animal bond and its impact on well-being.

Robin Salyer Fleischer is a National Board-Certified Counselor, Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Career Counselor, Certified Master of Career Services, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, Certified Laughter Leader-E, and serves as a Certified Canine Therapy Team.  Robin has dedicated over 25 years to private practice, higher education institutions in the Bluegrass region, and remote contract work with Modern Guild, TalkSpace and SonderMind.