FALL MEETING AND SPEAKER:
PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE!!! Due to an unforeseen conflict, the meeting has been rescheduled.
PLEASE INVITE COLLEAGUES AND JOIN US ON
MONDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2024, 5:30-8:30 pm
Where: Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, Susan Hirt Hagen CORE Conference Room
Located in the Federal House, 5343 Station Road, Erie PA
NWPPA invites you to participate in our revised fall meeting and speaker. This tradition is based on the core value of providing relevant, high-quality training on high interest issues in psychology.
This year NWPPA is pleased to begin the evening with an hour-long fall meeting with light hors d’oeuvres.
Topics will include planning for the spring academic panel and revealing the new website and social media presence. We will then follow with our invited speaker:
Workshop: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – The Healing Power of the Unique Human-Animal Bond
Presented by Kelly Philson, Development Director, Therapy Dogs United.
This presentation will review the science of the human-animal bond refers to the deep connection between people and animals, characterized by mutual trust, companionship, and emotional support. This bond has been recognized for centuries, but the modern use of therapy dogs in healthcare and psychology gained prominence only recently. These specially trained animals are now widely used by psychologists to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. Therapy dogs provide comfort and emotional support, making them valuable companions in therapeutic settings such as hospitals, schools, and mental health clinics. Their presence can ease communication, reduce anxiety, and enhance the overall well-being of patients. This presentation will inform attendees about the requirements to become a therapy dog, applications and uses of therapy dogs, and research supporting the use of therapy dogs.
To register for this free event, please use the Eventbrite link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nwppa-fall-meeting-and-speaker-tickets-1034246638537?aff=oddtdtcreator
You may also inquire or register via email NWPPA at nwpapsychologicalassoc@gmail.com
We are excited to see you there!