For Children, Teens, and Families
Friday, June 28th 2024 5:30-7pm – To Reserve A Spot Text Katie 860-451-9364
Animal Therapy Group at Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut
Improve mood and social confidence in animal therapy group in East Lyme, Connecticut
Lower social anxiety (lower the stress hormone, cortisol)
Improve social emotional skills in animal therapy
An hour and a half of hands-on social and emotional experiential learning by meeting animals, guided by trained therapists.
A unique, hands-on and nurturing environment
Our program offers a safe and inviting space for children, teens, and families to connect with a diverse array of gentle animal companions, fostering empathy, social confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Pre-Registration Required For The Niantic, Animal Therapy Group For Children, Teens, and Families
Spaces Limited $50
At Wisdom Within Counseling in Niantic, Connecticut
To Reserve A Spot Text Katie 860-451-9364
Join our upcoming Animal Therapy Group for Children, Teens, and Families
A unique and nurturing environment where the healing power of animals meets compassionate support and growth.
Our program offers a safe and inviting space for children, teens, and families to connect with a diverse array of gentle animal companions, fostering empathy, resilience, and emotional well-being. Through interactive activities, therapeutic exercises, and heartfelt interactions with our furry friends, participants will discover the profound impact that animals can have on mental health, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships.
Whether you’re seeking comfort, connection, or simply a moment of joy, our Animal Therapy Group provides a welcoming sanctuary where every member of the family can find solace, healing, and unconditional love. Join us on this transformative journey of healing and growth, as we embark on an unforgettable adventure with our beloved animal companions.
Join us on Friday, June 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Niantic, Connecticut for an enriching experience at our Animal Therapy Group.
The Wisdom Within Counseling team of counselors have designed this event specifically for children, teens, and families. This unique program is dedicated to enhancing mood, social confidence, and emotional well-being.
To Reserve A Spot Text Katie 860-451-9364
Our animal therapy group simultaneously reduces social anxiety through the therapeutic presence of animals.
At our East Lyme Animal Therapy Group, we understand the importance of providing a safe and inviting environment for individuals of all ages to connect with gentle animal companions.
Led by trained therapists, participants will embark on a journey of hands-on social and emotional experiential learning, guided by the comforting presence of our furry and other textured friends.
Through interactive activities and heartfelt interactions with our animal companions, children, teens, and families will have the opportunity to improve their social emotional skills, foster empathy, and build resilience. Our Animal Therapy Group and program in Niantic, Connecticut is carefully designed to lower the stress hormone cortisol.
It reducing social anxiety and creating a nurturing space for personal growth and healing.
This session offers an hour and a half of immersive engagement with our animal partners, providing a unique opportunity for participants to connect with nature, cultivate social confidence, and develop meaningful connections with fellow attendees.
Whether you’re seeking to boost your mood, enhance social skills, or simply enjoy the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship, our Animal Therapy Group offers a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals and families alike.
To Reserve A Spot Text Katie 860-451-9364
Join us for an unforgettable experience where the power of animal therapy meets the transformative potential of social and emotional learning.
Together, let’s embark on a journey of connection, growth, and healing in the company of our beloved animal companions.
By engaging with animals in a therapeutic setting, participants have the opportunity to develop empathy, compassion, and emotional regulation skills. Through observing and responding to the needs of animals, individuals learn to recognize and understand emotions in themselves and others, fostering a deeper sense of empathy and connection.
The Animal Therapy Group offers a holistic approach to nurturing social emotional skills in children, teens, and families through hands-on interactions with gentle animal companions.
In addition to empathy development, the Animal Therapy Group provides a supportive environment for building social confidence and communication skills. Interacting with animals encourages participants to engage in nonverbal communication, such as reading body language and responding appropriately to cues, which translates to improved interpersonal skills in human interactions. Through positive interactions with animals, children, teens, and families gain confidence in their ability to navigate social situations and form meaningful connections with others.
Furthermore, the Animal Therapy Group offers opportunities for participants to practice emotional regulation and stress management techniques in a natural and soothing environment. Engaging with animals has been shown to reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, promoting a sense of calm and relaxation. By learning to regulate their own emotions in the presence of animals, individuals develop valuable coping strategies that can be applied to everyday life challenges.
Overall, the Animal Therapy Group provides a unique and enriching experience for children, teens, and families to cultivate essential social emotional skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Through meaningful interactions with animals, participants develop empathy, social confidence, communication skills, and emotional regulation techniques that contribute to their overall well-being and resilience. By incorporating the therapeutic benefits of animal companionship into social emotional learning, the Animal Therapy Group offers a holistic approach to promoting positive mental health and interpersonal relationships for individuals of all ages.
To Reserve A Spot Text Katie 860-451-9364
