we are going to the dogs...we are going to the dogs animal assisted therapy in university settings...
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We Are Going to the Dogs
Animal Assisted Therapy in University Settings
By Cynthia Chander, Ed.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S
Pam Flint, Ph.D.
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History of AAT at CTS
• Inspiration came from a golden retriever, Roxanne, that was in training as a service dog
• 2002: start of program in UNT Counseling Center with Roxy
• In-between, tried dogs that didn’t work (Zoey, Barkley)
• Current program includes Buddy, Rockstar, Dakota and Willow
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Current Crew
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Dakota
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Dakota
• Certified at the Complex Level by Pet Partners
• She’s so chill
• Gentle
• Intuitive, wanting vs not wanting attention
• Great smile
• Enjoys being petted
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Dakota
• Too chill
• Tires more easily than Willow
• Sheds
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Buddy
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Buddy
• Big, positive for students who like big dogs
• Very affectionate
• Loves other dogs, so great for group
• No shedding
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Buddy
• Size – intimidates some people
• May want more affection than people want to give
• He may ignore students if another dog is present
• He will chew feet and ignore students if overwhelmed (he signals he needs me time)
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Willow
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Willow
• Beautiful
• Playful
• Great for an outreach where students want to play with a dog
• Loves everyone
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Willow
• Will play endless if allowed to do so
• Prefers play over being petted
• Loves making new dog friends
• Sheds
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Rockstar
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Rockstar
• Small, individuals who are hesitant around dogs but still want to try AAT
• Can sit in students laps
• Loves his belly rubbed so is very non-threatening in that manner (just rolls over)
• If someone was anxious around dogs, can be quickly picked up and taken away
• Very, very quiet
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Rockstar
• Open to all people
• Gentle with taking treats and giving kisses
• Sits in my chair and looks adorable, frequently hops in there if I go to get a release, etc.
• Works well in both workshop, group therapy, and individual setting
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Rockstar
• Escape artist• Small so gets stepped on (by both humans and other dogs)• Gets very anxious about being near me at times so sometimes will turn from
a student to me• Doesn’t like his pet partner vest• Can get a bit needy with wanting pets (e.g., if a student or I are near him,
sometimes pushing himself into hands to get pet)
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Dogs in Outreach
• Go to specific groups on campus• Housing
• TAMS
• Music
• Greek life
• Staff Senate
• Union
• Etc.…
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Marketing
• Tweets
• Boomerangs https://twitter.com/unt_counseling?lang=en
• Flyers
• Photos
• Video
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Holiday Card
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Dogs End of Semester Activities
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Dogs First Flight Film
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Dogs in Group Therapy and Workshops
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Individual Work
• Psychotic client
• Phobic client
• Nervous client
• Lonely clients
• Sad clients
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Questions