PAWSITIVE HEALING PROVIDES AAC, AAA, AAE AND ANIMAL HANDLING
AAC - ANIMAL ASSISTED COUNSELING - ADDICTIONS & MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES, FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE USE THEMSELVES OR ANYONE WHO IS CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE ELSES SUBSTANCE USE OR GAMBLING. ANYONE WHO IS STRUGGLING WITH THIER MENTAL HEALTH OR IS CONCERNED ABOUT SOMEONE WHO IS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THIER MENTAL HEALTH.
AAA - ANIMAL ASSISTED ACTIVITIES - SENIORS VISITS, SCHOOL VISITS
AAE - ANIMAL ASSISTED EDUCATION - *PAWSITIVE HEALING TAKES ON ROLE OF ANIMAL HANDLER HERE AND FOLLOWS TEACHERS EDUCATION PLAN (READING PROGRAMS, FOCUSED EDUCATION PLAN ETC)
ANIMAL HANDLING - PAWSITIVE HEALING FOLLOWS THE PLAN OF ANOTHER DISCIPLINE BY ADDING AN ANIMAL FOR A SPECIFIC BENEFIT TO THE INDIVIDUALS NEEDS. (COLLABORATE WITH OT, PT, SPEECH THERAPIST, TEACHER, NURSE ETC)
NO REFERRAL OR DIAGNOSIS NEEDED
Our Mission
To provide an alternative to traditional addictions & mental health counselling services by adding a canine as co-counselor. We commit to giving clients choice by bringing innovated services to them by way of mobile treatment. We value accessibility, freedom to choose one’s treatment modality, unique recovery opportunities, ethical practices and hope for a healthy future for each individual served.
The Vision
As a rural, community minded organization, we are committed to serving all people through the medium of canine-assisted addictions & mental health counselling, by connecting our clients with the power and healing of animals.
Meet Colleen
Driven by a passion for animals and a desire to revolutionize the treatment of addictions and mental health, Colleen founded PAWSitive Healing to offer clients a unique and empowering choice. Her innovative approach brings alternative counselling services to communities that typically lack such options. Colleen has had personal experience marked by both tragedy and triumph, which allows her to deeply empathize with her clients. She believes in the transformative power of animal-assisted therapy and is committed to providing compassionate, animal-assisted counselling tailored to each individual's needs. Through PAWSitive Healing, Colleen aims to make a lasting impact on the lives of those she serves, guiding them on their journey to wellness.
Meet Panda
Panda plays a crucial role as my co-counsellor. At 2 years old, he's a St. Bernese with a gentle demeanor and a special affinity for children, youth, and people of all ages. His presence in sessions adds a unique dimension, as clients get to experience his charming comfort firsthand and some unique quirks. Panda is a licensed therapy dog. Together, Panda and I are a certified animal-assisted therapy team.
Pricing
AAC -COUNSELLING SESSIONS - $105/HOUR
AAA - ACTIVITIES - $60/HOUR OR $20/20 MINUTES (MUST BOOK A MINIMUM OF 8 SESSIONS)
AAE - EDUCATION - $60/HOUR
ANIMAL HANDLING - $60/HOUR
*please refer to “about” page to identify which service you would like or ask by email, call, text or drop by and say hi.
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS:
ETRANSFER
CASH
*No direct billing at this time
