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Mental Health America of Illinois70 East Lake Street
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60601
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Mental Health America of Illinois Presents:
In Dogs We Trust: The Human-Canine Connection in Health and Wellness
Presented by:
L.B. Lon Hodge, MA, MFA, EdD/ABD, PhD
Objectives:
- Recognize the different types of dogs used as canine assistants for people with disabilities
- Differentiate between emotional support animals (ESAs), comfort animals and assistance animals/service dogs and horses
- Understand access laws regarding service animals, ESAs and comfort animals
- Understand the elements of the human-animal bond as an adjunct to therapy and as a primary medical/psychological intervention
- Recognize a “fake” service dog from one who meets national standards
- Understand better how and when to recommend a service dog with particular emphasis on PTS, veterans and trauma recovery of all types, civilian and military
The cost for this workshop is $30.00. 2 CEUs are available for Social Workers and Professional Counselors. Discounted parking ($16) is located at 20 E. Randolph (Macy's Parking Garage).
About the Presenter:
L.B. Lon Hodge, MA, MFA, EdD/ABD, PhD, is a social media and veteran intervention consultant for the Service Dog Assistance and Education Foundation, and a PTSD treatment and Veteran Suicide Prevention advocate. He is also a Vietnam era veteran, and former Professor of Psychology and Literature at the University of Maryland.
In addition, Lon is a widely published journalist and anthologized poet. He is a National Endowment for the Arts Fellow in Literature, and his works include "In Dogs We Trust", an anthology of inspirational canine stories by world-class writers. Currently he is composing a new book, entitled FETCH: Travels with Gander.
About MHEP:
The Mental Health Empowerment Project (MHEP) is a series of educational presentations/trainings on mental health-related topics. The goal of MHEP is to provide mental health, social service and other providers with the most up-to-date information and tools to successfully treat their clients and constituents, as well as to empower consumers to live successful and productive lives.