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