AAI in schools and clinics: What works and why? Implementing AAI in your setting from concept to practice - Webinar
Wednesday, 24th June - Microsoft Teams - 18:00 - 19:00 (BST)
This webinar focuses on what works and why when implementing AAI in educational and clinical settings. It explores the practical steps required to move from idea to delivery, including planning, role clarity, environmental considerations, risk management, and ongoing evaluation.
Participants will examine common implementation pitfalls alongside examples of effective practice, gaining a clearer understanding of how thoughtful design, staff readiness, and animal welfare directly influence outcomes.
Duration: 50 minutes
Format: Live webinar with practical examples and reflective prompts
Audience: Professionals working in schools, therapeutic services, health provision, and clinical or community care settings who use, or are considering, Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
What You’ll Learn:
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Describe the stages of implementing AAI from concept to practice
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Identify factors that contribute to effective and ineffective AAI delivery
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Apply a structured framework to evaluate readiness for AAI in their setting
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Recognise the interconnected roles of staff training, environment, and animal welfare
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Advocate for responsible, well planned AAI programmes within their organisation
Hosted by:
David Boxall – Training and Development Coordinator at Elysian, specialising in creating and delivering training programmes on animal-assisted interventions. David brings extensive experience in supporting both client outcomes and animal welfare across educational and care settings.