This seminar, Pets in the Therapy Space on 22 November, will focus on the often discounted aspect of a child’s (or adult’s) significant attachment relationship to an animal.

Michelle Hyams-Ssekasi works with children, young people and adults. She feels that, when in the therapy space, we often overlook the importance of a child or adult’s relationship with their pets. Furthermore, she has worked alongside many clients who have experienced developmental trauma. Their pet offered unconditional love which at time provided reassurance and care at a time when they could not rely on the adults in their lives.

Pets in the Therapy Space will explore our relationships with pets. In addition, we will touch on the importance of using pets in the therapy space. We will look at whether this could be a help or a barrier to the therapeutic process.

Michelle will draw on the work of Jung and Freud to illustrate the importance of pets in the therapy space:

Seminar Content Summary

• Jung, Freud and Berne on dogs

• Pets – are they relational creatures in Psychotherapy?

• A dog in the room help or hindrance ?

• Finding pathways and bridges to hope and integration

Outcomes

Developing awareness and clinical skills in this area, attendees will improve their confidence and competence in practice in relation to working with clients – particularly with children and young people.

The seminar is donation only – so pay what you can. (we suggest a donation of £5 – £10). Click the button below to book your ticket.