Advanced CCAATA St. Malo, Manitoba 2025
We are committed to professional excellence in the field of Child-Centered Animal-Assisted Therapy. We have developed in-depth certification program that focuses on joining animals and children that promotes healing, connection, and growth. We strive to ensure the safety of both the client and the animal assistant, by honoring the human-animal bond, the attachment needs of the child, all while endorsing the highest levels of professional competence needed to facilitate this sacred work.
This is the third training required to reach full certification through CCAATA.
Description
Dates: September 26-28. 2025 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Duration: 30 hours (3 days in-person & 6 hours adjunct e- learning and assigned reading)
Cost: $1600 + GST
Purpose: In this training, CCAAT Practitioners will further their exploration of the CCAAT model while focusing on more depth-based, process-oriented work.
Objectives include:
- Integrate and demonstrate knowledge of CCAATA concepts and principles
- Creation of an in-depth Professional Practice Plan
- Learn advanced strategies to foster positive mental health outcomes in children
- Explore specific mental health concerns facing children and how to adjust your practice to help facilitate positive mental health outcomes
- Engage in practice sessions with cohort members
- Develop a personal Scope of Practice and Professional Development Plan
- Explore a variety of case studies
Prerequisites:
- CCAATA Fundamentals training & Intermediate trainings
More about the location of the training:
Lil’ Steps is a comprehensive wellness facility, specialized to treat both adults and children. Lil’ Steps offers everything from play therapy for children to animal-assisted counselling and summer camps.
Learn more: https://www.lilstepswellnessfarm.net/
