Dear Valued Listener/Viewer,In this episode of 'Get Inspired with Dr. Barb', I interview Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin, an expert in animal assisted interventions. We discuss the importance of innovation in education, particularly through the responsible inclusion of therapy animals. The conversation covers the challenges schools face in implementing therapy animal programs, the resources available for educators, and the profound impact these animals can have on students' emotional and social development. We also explore the various types of therapy animals, the need for standardized practices in the field, and the future directions for animal assisted interventions in education.Please connect with amazing Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin and see the amazing organizations in which she holds key roles she :Pet Partners:https://petpartners.org/Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionalshttps://aaaiponline.org/Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin's LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-chastain-griffin-phd-05a5a2b3/Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin's website:https://drdoglady.com/Please connect with me at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://barbaravokatis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, follow the show, and share this episode to get the word out about what is possible in education. Thank you for being here!

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