IHAC Practitioner Series
The IHAC Practitioner Series highlights insights and practices in a variety of human-animal interactions. Practitioners and experts in human-animal interaction settings share the latest research, knowledge, and skill-building techniques to enhance human-animal interaction practice. These webinars are an excellent professional development opportunity for human-service professionals that are currently integrating animals into their practice or are interested in the topic.
Past Practitioner Series Webinars
Human-Animal Connections in Suicide Prevention
Licensed clinical social worker, Hannah Van Buiten, explored how human-animal interactions can play a meaningful role in suicide prevention efforts. This webinar discussed current understandings of how animals impact known suicide risk, protective factors, and practical guidance for incorporating human-animal interactions to prevent suicide and enhance wellbeing.
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Horses in Therapy and Education Services: Updates to Terminology and Concepts in the U.S.
IHAC’s Director of Equine Programs, Nina Ekholm Fry, gave the latest updates on horses in therapy and learning services in this 60-minute webinar. Recommended terminology for the U.S. and how to best understand human services that incorporate horses is presented along with current issues in equine welfare and research.
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