Child-Centered Animal-Assisted
Therapy Training
Offered by The Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy Association
What is The Child-Centered
Animal-Assisted Therapy Assosciation (CCAAT)?
CCAATA is an organization that offers professional certification and training programs. They believe in the power of the animal-human bond to help foster positive mental health outcomes in children and adolescents.
This organization offers diverse opportunities for personal exploration & growth, professional development, and certification training within the area of child-centered animal-assisted therapy.
Course Objectives Include:
Engage in exploratory exercises to introduce CCAATA Practitioners to the therapeutic work of Animal-Assisted Therapy
Explore the role of attachment when working with children and adolescents
Outline safety considerations when working with animals and humans
Explore the role of animals as assistants and partners in the healing process
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CERTIFICATION TRAINING
Do you want to expand your professional practice, growth, learning, and wellness though working with animals?
CCAATA offers two levels of professional designation to become a CCAAT Practitioner:
Certified Mental Health Practitioner or Certified Learning Practitioner.
CCAAT Practitioners are required to successfully complete a thorough and
effective 5-step certification process to become fully certified.
“Animals are truly magical! They allow a child to BE and BEcome in a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment. This sets the foundation to reach their full potential.”
— Lil’ Steps Farm