SoulPaws: Self-Care with Therapy Animals

San Diego, CA, US

About us

What if the most powerful part of your self-care came with a wagging tail?

Join SoulPaws for a unique and therapeutic experience with our therapy animals. Tune in from home for our virtual groups broadcast from animal sanctuaries, or experience our in-person groups firsthand with licensed therapy dogs and miniature horses! All of our offerings are free!

Whether you're looking to destress, boost your mood, or simply connect with like-minded individuals, SoulPaws focuses on self-care and wellbeing, with a special emphasis on the healing power of therapy animals. Our therapy animals are here to provide comfort and companionship as we explore various self-care practices together. Come join us for a one-of-a-kind experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized.

Featured event

SoulPaws® for Teen Girls (14-18)

Thu, May 7 · 4:00 PM PDT

Online

SoulPaws brings the healing power of animals directly to you: live, on screen, every session. Our Virtual Teen Healing Circles are free, clinician-led support groups where teens build tools for mental well-being, stress relief and self-compassion. Real rescue dogs from a senior dog sanctuary join each gathering live on camera, and if you have a pet at home, you can bring them into the experience.

Research shows that the human-animal bond has a profound effect on the nervous system, lowering stress hormones, calming the body, and opening the heart. We've built an entire program around that science.

Each session is free, led by a therapist, and built for real life. Drop in when you can, from anywhere.

What to Expect at a SoulPaws® Healing Circle

Clinician-led (Jillian Hynynen, LCSW) and peer-supported (Shannon Kopp)
Evidence-based format grounded in nervous system regulation and the human-animal connection
Broadcast from Frosted Faces Foundation, a senior dog sanctuary in Southern California
Bring your own pet on camera (encouraged, never required)
Common topics of discussion: School and social stressors, food and body image challenges, social media use, tools of for self-compassion, and more
FREE & FLEXIBLE: Attend when you can, from anywhere!

1 attendee