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This is an online event.
The Utilization of Canines in Clinical Practice
Synopsis: This presentation will provide an introduction for integrating canines into clinical practice with a focus on the empirical support and clinical applications. Dr. Mayer will differentiate types of working dogs, provide clarity on clinician responsibility and decision making when prescribing emotional support dogs, discuss how to appropriately incorporate canines into evidence-based psychotherapy practices, and explain the paradigm behind the success of canine-assisted therapy practices. Common implementation concerns will also be addressed.
Biography: Dr. Carly Mayer is a post-doctoral fellow at Kurtz Psychology. She completed her doctoral degree in School Psychology at St. John's University. Dr. Mayer provides treatment for children with selective mutism, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and disruptive disorders. She is also a New York State Certified School Psychologist.
Dr. Mayer has over ten years experience volunteering with canine-assisted therapy programs. She regularly conducts workshops on the benefits of canine-assisted therapy programs and completed her dissertation on the utilization of school workshops in increasing knowledge and acceptability of these programs, addressing legitimate concerns, and measuring change in taking steps towards implementation. She has presented on canine-assisted therapy programs at St. John's University, at various schools in the New York area, and at the 2016 NASP conference.
Learning Objectives: Participants will be able to
- Differentiate different types of working dogs.
- Understand clinician responsibilities when prescribing an emotional support dog.
- State ways to address common concerns about implementing canine-assisted therapy programs.
Learning Levels: Introductory and Intermediate
CE Approval and Process Information:
American Psychological Association: CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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