Training Intensives in Colorado

Our 3-Day Intensive Training in Animal Assisted Therapy is as popular as ever. Students come from all over the world to learn with professionals who work every day helping clients with the assistance of their many therapy animals. This is a highly experiential workshop where participants will be working with 9 different species of animals. The emphasis is on mental health counseling and psychotherapy  but professionals and students from many different disciplines in human services have found the workshop very helpful. 

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If you are in the Certificate Program in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy and interested in adding the experiential training to your Certificate you can also attend the 3-day Skills-Based Intensive training where the student will have the opportunity to develop and practice AAP skills with others in a hands-on, experiential format with live animals. Students who have completed both the online coursework and the 3-day Intensive will have earned the CAAPII (Certificate of Education in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with Experiential Learning).

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Animal Assisted Psychotherapy Skills-Based Training

Course Price: $1,140 

Course Location: Barking C.A.A.T. Ranch - Arvada, CO

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Arvada is approximately a 45 minute drive from the Denver International Airport. There is a lot to do in the area including hiking and biking. There are numerous food and lodging options close to Barking C.A.A.T. Ranch. Upon registration, we will send you information regarding local hotel options and fun things to do in the area.

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Continuing Education Hours/Credit

AATPC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 6545).  This program is Approved by the Colorado Association of Social Workers for 18 continuing education contact hours. This program is also Approved for 18 contact hours through the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

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Course Requirements

No prerequisites. This training is open to anyone interested learning about integrating animals into their workplace. The emphasis is on counseling and psychotherapy. 

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Refund Policy

Cancellation for the 3-day Intensive with at least 4-weeks notice of the event date will be refunded in full, minus a $50 handling fee. If you contact us within 4 weeks of the event date, we will provide you a credit, minus a $50 handling fee, that can be used towards another training course, or other training option through AATPC.

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ADA Needs

We are happy to accommodate your ADA needs; please call at least two weeks prior to the seminar date. We have handicap parking on site.

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