What truly unites our graduates?
We are sometimes asked what distinguishes the professionals trained at Synergie Plumes et Poils. Is it the training received? Our instructors’ skills? Our organization’s values? Of course, all of that is important. But what truly unites our graduates goes much further. A professional community is built around a methodology A professional community is not built […]
What if we defined interventions by their methodology rather than by their professional title?
When we talk about animal-assisted interventions, we tend to define them by the professional who carries them out. A psychologist with a dog. An occupational therapist with a dog. A speech therapist with a dog. A specialized educator with a dog. This way of presenting things makes sense. It allows for a quick understanding of […]
Does the animal automatically add value to your intervention?
“I’m already a good professional. If I add my dog to my interventions, I’ll have an additional tool.” This thought is common. And it’s completely understandable. After all, animals often promote engagement, motivation, and relationship building. But a question deserves to be asked. Does the animal truly bring added value, or is it simply present […]
“Making a living from intervention”: a message that deserves to be nuanced
“Do you love animals? Do you love helping people? Come make a living from zootherapy.” This message is often used to present the profession. It’s inspiring, but at times it borders on sounding more like a marketing pitch and a scam than quality training! It makes you want to contribute to others’ well-being. But it […]