Self-Care w/Therapy Dogs, San Diego

SoulPaws® 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
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Facilitator: Chantal Wilson, LMFT

What 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](mailto:shannon@soulpawsrecovery.org) for any questions.

Register here: [https://www.soulpawsrecovery.org/healing-circles/san-diego](Register here!)