We’ve all grown up around the endless children’s stories, myths, legends and fables with animals as their heroes, villains, guides and companions. No matter the cultural background, animals abound. Children have an innate affinity for animals; perhaps down to Biophilia, an innate tendency or love of nature, as defined by E. O. Wilson (1984), suggesting this […]
When is a Rabbit, not a Rabbit? Read More »
Well it’s been far too long since I updated the blog but the diary has been chocka block for quite a few months! Finding the time to have a bath has been challenging and I felt that the general public would approve more of an ‘abluted’ representative for HumAnima CIC rather than a frazzled one!
There’s no time like the present! Read More »
For the past few weeks, I’ve been rushed off my little feet! I don’t know whether I’m coming or going! So much has been happening! All good but I’m already contemplating retirement… Only joking! Over the last 4 weeks I’ve been interviewed once a week by the charming, Nitya of U-do about the various aspects of
Final Video Diary with U-do Read More »
On of the biggest issues affecting the take-up of Animal Assisted Therapy here in the UK is the red tape and emphasis on health and safety. It is easy to understand why we need to keep H&S in mind, but at what point is cautious, too cautious? Richard Louv in his book “Last Child in
Plan, Propose, Prepare, Prevent! Read More »
Following the success of our first course, the next “Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling” course will be taking place on the 6th October 2012 at Keele Sustainability Hub, Keele University, Staffordshire. For more details or to book a place, please email Kathryn at info(at)humanima.co.uk Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling course flyer
NEW DATE: “Animal Assisted Therapy in Counselling” course – 6th October 2012 Read More »
It’s been a VERY busy month with lots happening. On the 18th May I presented to a group of people interested or already involved in Care Farming at a small care farm in Shopshire. The location was stunning and whilst the weather wasn’t fantastic, it was good enough for us to go for a brief
Success WILL come if you work hard enough! Read More »
Whether it’s because of the time of the year, the alignment of the stars, the right conditions, synchronicity, fate or just finally having the right conditions and circumstances, ideas are “being laid” left, right and centre. Much of it started last week when we had a meeting with a lovely lady from Community Catalysts. Commcats (@Commcats)
Principle 3 – Obtain a Yield Read More »
