23rd April 2021 | Canine Assisted Learning
Canine Assisted Learning is dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the children and adults we work with, through bespoke canine interventions and support. For this to be effectively achieved, our canine partners need to be in “tip top” condition... 
2nd April 2021 | Canine Assisted Learning, Children, Emotional Wellbeing, Schools
The Child-Animal Bond by Anglea Crook Working as an Animal assisted intervention practitioner encompasses so many varied aspects of therapeutic and strategic interventions in an enormous range of settings, including schools, universities, hospitals, the workplace,... 
1st February 2021 | Canine Assisted Learning, Children, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, Schools
‘Express Yourself ‘ is the theme for this year’s Place2Be’s Children’s Mental Health Week, running from 1st to 7th February. The idea being that by connecting the mind, body and imagination when expressing ourselves creatively, can help us feel better about ourselves.... 
25th November 2020 | Canine Assisted Learning, Children, Mental Health
Watching a child at the end of their life is one of the hardest and most painful things to witness as an adult, with many mixed emotions that come in waves as you know you are reaching the time to say goodbye. With no way of knowing when the end will be, the days and... 
7th October 2020 | Canine Assisted Learning, Children, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health, Schools
Perhaps even more so this year with the twists and turns that 2020 has brought, it feels like we are hurtling towards Christmas more quickly than ever. This means it’s time for us to start thinking ahead to one of our most heart-warming campaigns of the year –... 
2nd October 2020 | Canine Assisted Learning, Emotional Wellbeing, Mental Health
I am a person who loves to smile. I love smiling at others and seeing them smile back. It makes me feel good, it makes me happy. And I, along with many others rely on facial expressions to read how other people are feeling. During this strange time, most smiles are...