WHAT WE DO

ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES

Assisting with many different conditions, Animal Assisted Therapy is an comforting and supportive way to go about your therapeutic journey.

You’ll be guided and supported through your entire journey with Animal Assisted Therapy and Jessica by your side. As a goal directed therapy, the areas of focus are: emotional, social and cognitive. At True North Canine, our dogs that meet specific criteria will work closely with the individuals looking to pursue this therapeutic method.

CONDITIONS AAT CAN HELP WITH

Conditions Animal Assisted Therapy can help with:
– Autism Spectrum Disorder
– Depression
– Anxiety
– Memory Loss I.E., Dementia
– Trauma response (PTSD).
– Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

JESSICA'S QUALIFICATIONS

With her many years of experience and studies, head trainer, Jessica Tuomela has the following to support your entire Animal Assisted Therapy:
– Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California
– Diploma in Performance Psychology from the University of Edinburgh
– Prime Therapist at Homewood Ravensview
– Trained in Trauma Informed Care
– Trained in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT),
– Trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT),
– Trained in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT),(emphasis on behavioural activation),
– Four time Paralympian
– Experience of handling and working with working dogs since 2002
– Works through a combination of AAT and DBT to help people discover
their potential

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MEET OUR DOGS

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Lucy

Puck
Brandy, one of our working guide dog

Brandy

Hermione