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They never talk about themselves but listen to you while you talk about yourself, and keep up an appearance of being interested in the conversation.
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The dog was created specially for children. He is the god of frolic.
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No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.
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In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn’t merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog.
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The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and fire.
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Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.
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–Albert Einstein
International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®
Strengthening relationships with playful human-animal interactions
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Animal Assisted Play Therapy® (AAPT) adds the elements of playfulness, humor, and lightness to the therapeutic process, and can be helpful for clients of all ages. It focuses heavily on relationships: how the relationship between therapist and animal must be developed in positive, mutually respectful ways in which the animals have a voice and choice whenever possible.
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About AAPT
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
The certification program is rigorous and requires substantial work and dedication on the part of professional practitioners to achieve. The IIAAPT believes that stringent credentialing based on demonstrated competence is more meaningful as a statement of the professional’s commitment and achievement in the highest quality practice of AAPT with clients while preserving the humane treatment of the animals involved.
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ONLINE COURSES
Learn about animal-related online courses we currently have available including course descriptions and registration information.
TRAINING
Learn about our highly acclaimed state-of-the art training programs for professionals, held in several locations internationally every year.
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2023 AAPT CONFERENCE
February 20-21, 2023
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