Groups & Therapy
Assisting with many different conditions, Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is a comforting and supportive way to go about your therapeutic journey.
SUPPORT GROUPS
A variety of support groups are available for folks residing in Victoria BC.
ANIMAL ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
Open Process Support groups for dog parents of reactive dogs, and pet professionals
Open group, no specific time frame. A group with the goal to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue.
Grief and Loss Support Group
Open group, no specific time frame.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for pet parents
8 week group, open enrollment.
You’ll be guided and supported through your entire journey with Animal Assisted Psychotherapy 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 AAPT 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 Psychotherapy:
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
