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Imagine easing anxiety with the wag of a tail or lifting someone’s spirits with the gentle nudge of a furry companion. The Animal Assisted Therapy Basics Course explores how animals can play a powerful role in emotional wellbeing, mental health support, and gentle companionship. This course offers an online introduction into the foundations of animal-assisted approaches, the benefits they bring, and how they’re used in care settings, schools, counselling spaces, and more — without any fluff (well, maybe just the furry kind). Whether you're curious about therapy animals or looking to build your understanding of the field, this course lays out the essentials with clarity and care. With no barking up the wrong tree, you'll explore topics such as human-animal interaction, ethical considerations, and the emotional science behind it all. The content is thoughtfully designed for learners who want a clear and friendly approach — all from the comfort of your own screen, no chew toys required. Key Features CPD Accredited FREE PDF + Hardcopy certificate Fully online, interactive course Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet and smartphone-friendly 24/7 Learning Assistance Discounts on bulk purchases Course Curriculum Module 01: Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy Module 02: Types of Therapies with Animals Module 03: Human-Animal Bond in Animal-Assisted Therapy Module 04: Selecting and Training Therapy Animals Module 05: Mental Health and Animal-Assisted Therapy Module 06: Animal-Assisted Interventions Module 07: Animals as Physical Assistants in Therapy Module 08: Children and Animals in Therapy Module 09: Assessing and Planning Therapy Programs Module 10: Animal-Assisted Therapy Techniques and Activities Module 11: Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Animals Module 12: Animal Welfare and Ethics Learning Outcomes: Understand diverse applications of Animal-Assisted Therapy in healthcare. Develop skills in selecting, training, and managing therapy animals effectively. Create and implement therapeutic programs for various populations. Gain insights into the ethical considerations of Animal Assisted Therapy. Acquire knowledge of effective techniques and activities in therapy sessions. Establish meaningful therapeutic relationships with animals for improved outcomes. Accreditation This course is CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Certificate After completing this course, you will get a FREE Digital Certificate from Training Express. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Healthcare Professionals Counsellors and Psychologists Educators and Special Education Teachers Animal Enthusiasts Social Workers Occupational Therapists Parents and Caregivers Individuals Exploring Alternative Therapies Career path Animal-Assisted Therapist Healthcare Counsellor Special Education Support Worker Social Worker in Animal-Assisted Interventions Therapy Animal Trainer Program Coordinator in Animal-Assisted Therapy Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Once you've successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate. Hard copy certificate Hard copy certificate - Included Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK). For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

MECC for Mental Health This course will provide you information about how to use the Making Every Contact Count (MECC) approach, talking about mental health and where to direct people to within those conversations Aims of the Course On completion you will understand: How mental health and wellbeing affect people in every day settings. How to feel confident in discussing mental health and wellbeing. How to start and have a mental health and wellbeing conversation. Mental health in the workplace. Available mental health and wellbeing support and resources. Who is the course aimed at ? The course is not only aimed at people supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing, but also those whose roles might not traditionally have any mental health training but have the opportunity to discuss mental health and wellbeing. This could include settings such as libraries, gyms, charity support services, hairdressers, and other public facing settings. The course could also be used in the induction of new staff and volunteers across a variety of workplaces. Though this course is offered to you fully funded, please make every effort to attend once you have enrolled, or make us aware so that someone else may benefit. Thank you!

This accredited course gives you an introduction to mental health and wellbeing - what it is, how to take care of yourself and support others

Learn about the many benefits of supporting mental health in the workplace, identify the signs that an employee may be struggling with their mental health, and know how to have an effective conversation with them about it.

In this course we explore Mental Health and address how such needs can be met in mainstream classrooms. Course Category Behaviour and Relationships Meeting Emotional Needs Description This is our lead workshop/training day on understanding mental health, behaviour and relationship work in schools other settings and is both a values primer and a practical guide to successful innovative strategies for improving behaviour and strengthening relationships for challenging children and young people of all ages. Not just another day on ‘Behaviour Management’ – Our Mental Health Day goes well beyond a rewards and sanctions approach to ‘behaviour’. We will be focused on those young people for whom rewards and punishments do not always work and who confuse the adults who work with them. We aim to take a relationships-based approach and to give those attending an opportunity to think more deeply about why young people do the things they do and what our part as adults is in creating, sustaining and changing these behaviours. The day gives those present opportunities to reflect on their attitudes and practice in relation to children’s behaviour and relationship building.   If your usual approaches to managing tackling mental health needs aren’t working with particular individuals then take a tour through this range of cutting edge strategies for bringing about positive behaviour change, and for meeting challenging emotional needs  Learning Objectives reinforce and affirm good practice re-energise, stimulate and challenge thinking about inclusion of challenging pupils and children increased understanding of mental health increased confidence in managing challenging pupils in mainstream schools access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on behaviour problems opportunity to reflect on professional attitudes and behaviour towards mental health in families and pupils Who Is It For ?  Anyone concerned with understanding and meeting emotional and mental health needs  Course Content Circle of Courage – belonging-achievement-generosity – independence – model for understanding mental health Compass of Anxiety – understanding and going deeper Active listening – Listening to the person underneath the behaviour Involving other children and young people in solutions and interventions - Circles of friends: peer support, counselling and mediation Team Problem Solving – Solution Circles: a 30 minute group problem solving process to get Teams ‘unstuck’ and to generate positive first action steps Restorative justice and restitution: principles and practice of this approach to repairing harm and restoring relationships without reliance on punishment Understanding the effects of Separation, Loss, Trauma and Neglect on children’s learning and relationships in school and what adults can do to reach and support these children

Embark on a transformative journey to become a qualified MHFAider®. Master your skills and learn how to spot and support people with mental health issues and make a difference whether at work, volunteering, or in your community.

Become a Mental Health First Aid Champion Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is an internationally recognised training course, which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and to provide help on a first aid basis. This course is designed for people who want to promote and positively affect attitudes on mental health in the workplace.

If you want to start a career in a mental health service a Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health will support you by increasing your understanding of mental health and mental well-being. You will gain an in depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.

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Become an MHFA Champion in just one day, gaining an understanding of common mental health issues, the confidence to advocate for awareness, the skills to recognise signs of mental ill health, and the ability to support positive wellbeing."