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Upcoming Events
AAAIP hosts monthly events that are free to members. Non-members can register for the events for $19 each if you have a login which you can create here. Recordings of all events are made available to registrants once they are completed.
*Note that the topics covered on this calendar are subject to change based on ongoing member feedback.
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Jan 21,
2025
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Animal-Assisted Interventions in Speech Therapy
6-7 pm ET/3-4 pm PT
Discover why animal-assisted interventions (AAI) are a natural fit for achieving speech therapy treatment goals in this insightful session with Sharlet Jensen, CCC-SLP, C-AAIS. Sharlet will discuss her professional journey of partnering with therapy dogs, highlight the connection between AAI and evidence-based practice, and share perspectives that apply across various therapeutic settings. While the session focuses on the unique benefits of therapy animals in speech-related treatment, the insights offered will be valuable for all professionals working alongside therapy animals. - Register Here
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Feb 11,
2025
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Therapy Animals and Youth Populations
6-7 pm ET/3-4 pm PT
Trevor Bell, MSW, LICSW, has built a distinguished career delivering clinical services to youth, with a particular emphasis on animal-assisted therapy. In this session, he will share innovative approaches to integrating animals into treatment plans, including strategies for working with complex youth populations who have a history of animal maltreatment. Gain valuable insights into the transformative potential of AAI in challenging clinical contexts. - Register Here
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Examining the Trajectory of Human Animal Interaction Research: Past, Present, and Future
4-5 pm ET/1-2 pm PT
The field of therapy animal research has seen remarkable growth, with exciting new developments shaping the future of animal-assisted interventions. Dr. Nancy Gee, a leading expert in AAI research, has been at the forefront of this progress. In this session, she will share key insights from her latest contribution to the Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, focusing on critical research findings and their implications for anyone partnering with therapy or facility animals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the field’s foremost scholars! - Register Here
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Apr 17,
2025
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Our Ethical and Moral Responsibility: Ensuring the Welfare of Therapy Animals
6-7pm EST/3-4 pm PT
What does it truly mean to safeguard the welfare of therapy and facility animals in everyday practice? Dr. Zenny Ng, a veterinarian dedicated to advancing therapy animal welfare, will share his expertise in this vital area. Gain practical tips for ensuring animal well-being and learn from patterns observed in AAI incident reports to create safer, more effective practices for both animals and humans. This session is a must for anyone committed to ethical and sustainable animal-assisted interventions. - Register Here
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May 14, 2025
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Considerations for Equine-Assisted Services and Implications for AAI in General
7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT
Equines hold a unique and powerful role in the field of animal-assisted interventions (AAI). However, a historical divide has often separated practitioners working with canines from those specializing in equine-assisted services. Dr. Nina Ekholm-Fry, a prominent leader in AAI with expertise in equine-assisted services, bridges this gap in her insightful session. Explore key considerations for working with horses and uncover lessons from the equine-assisted field that can enrich the practice of all AAI professionals, regardless of the species they partner with. - Register Here
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AAI in Schools
7-8 pm ET/4-5 pm PT
School settings are among the fastest-growing environments for animal-assisted intervention (AAI) programs, with therapy and facility animals making a meaningful impact on educational outcomes, social functioning, and more. But what does a thriving school-based AAI program look like, and how can you apply its principles to your own work? Tiffany Shevchik, Animal-Assisted Interventions Coordinator at the Calais School, will provide an inside look at her successful programming and share practical strategies to harness the power of human-animal interaction for your students. - Register Here
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*More 2025 events for July-December to be announced mid-year! |
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Recorded Events
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Recordings of past AAAIP events are made available at a discounted price or at no cost to AAAIP members. Recordings are available to non-members for purchase.
Sessions from the 2023 Theory and Practice Conference are available for purchase in the following bundles. Visit the AAAIP Learning Management System and click on Purchase.
- AAI with Special Populations: 3 recorded sessions on AAI in medical, collegiate, and correctional settings.
- Applied Tools for AAI Practice: 5 recorded sessions that address AAI program development.
- Researching AAI: 2 recorded sessions available focused on researching AAI.
- Individual Sessions on Specific Species:
- Equine AAI Practitioner Responsibilities
- Counseling Kids with Critters
- Cat Training 101
Learn more about these sessions.
AAAIP Mini Conferences:
Mini Conference recordings are available to AAAIP members at no cost. Non-members can access the recordings for $29 each. Visit the AAAIP Learning Management System and click on Purchase.
Visit our YouTube page or Facebook page to view recordings of AAAIP Facebook Live Events.
Mentoring Circle event recordings are available to AAAIP members here.
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Event Questions
For questions about AAAIP events, please contact AAAIP.
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