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Exciting News: Join Dr. Mary Rottier & Lisa Mink-McGowan for Level 1 AAPT Training in California!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Mary Rottier is co-leading an in-person Level 1 Animal Assisted Play Therapy® (AAPT) Training alongside fellow certified instructor Lisa Mink-McGowan in Camarillo, California, from May 14–17, 2027.
AAPT uniquely blends play therapy, animal-assisted therapy, ethology, and relationship-building to help children, adolescents, and adults. This 4-day, hands-on workshop is designed for mental health, allied health, and educational professionals looking to integrate animals into their practice safely, ethically, and effectively—with animal welfare and voluntary participation at the center. Continuing education credits (APA, NBCC, and APT Approved Provider 95-014) are available.
Spots are limited! Learn more and register at https://therapooch.com/training-opportunities/
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