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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.
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Self-Care w/Therapy Dogs, San Diego
San Diego Humane Society, 5500 Gaines Street, San Diego, CA, USSoulPaws® Healing Circles are FREE structured, therapeutic group sessions that bring together licensed therapy animals, peers and trained professionals. Groups are offered free of charge and designed to help individuals regulate emotions, while fostering connection and healing. Girls, women and non-binary individuals who identify with women's communities are welcome to attend. The focus of the group is on mental wellness, food and body image concerns.
This program was made possible thanks to grant support from Hand to Hand - Coastal Community Foundation, a fund at the San Diego Foundation.
Location: San Diego Humane Society, Gaines Campus
5500 Gaines St. San Diego, CA 92110
Facilitator: Chantal Wilson, LMFTWhat to Expect
Therapy Animals: Participants will have the opportunity to interact with licensed therapy animals, whose calming presence and unconditional love have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of shame and isolation.Clinician and Peer Support: This circle will be facilitated by Chantal Wilson, LMFT who is trained in guiding participants through mindfulness practices, animal interactions, and group sharing.
Animals you may meet include therapy dogs and miniature horses!
Registration: To participate, please fill out the registration form below or contact shannon@soulpawsrecovery.org for any questions.Register here: [https://www.soulpawsrecovery.org/healing-circles/san-diego](Register here!)
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