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Emotional Support Companions

"When it's too hard to look back and you're too afraid to look ahead, look right beside you and I'll be there."

~Anonymous

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Wild Pine Program Details

PET TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

ESA PRESCRIPTION LETTER

Pet Assessment 

60 minute evaluation of your pets current disposition and human interaction level 

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Individualized Training Plan

With owner and pet

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1 on 1 Training Sessions

Working up to AKC

Canine Good Citizen Certification

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60 minute Eligibility Assessment

Initial consultation with licensed therapist

 

Animal Assisted Therapy Sessions 

On-going/as needed

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*In order to receive the ESA legal exemptions, one must obtain a prescription letter from a licensed mental health professional.*

Evidence Behind The Bond

The Human Animal Bond Research Institute has led the field in helping humans understand the value in well trained, emotional support companions. Studies have demonstrated how the human-animal bond can play an important role in the management of mental health in children and adults.

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* Human-animal interactions can reduce anxiety and depression and help protect against a variety of other negative feelings and emotions. 


Pet ownership has been found to play a role in helping people manage long-term mental health conditions.


Pets were found to contribute to a stronger sense of identity in pet owners with mental health conditions, including reducing negative perceptions of a mental health condition or diagnosis.


Pets provide a distraction and disruption from distressing symptoms, such as hearing voices, suicidal thoughts, rumination and facilitating routine and exercise for those who cared for them*

References

*1. Brooks, H. L., Rushton, K., Lovell, K., Bee, P., Walker, L., Grant, L., & Rogers, A. (2018). The power of support from companion animals for people living with mental health problems: a systematic review and narrative synthesis of the evidence. BMC psychiatry, 18(1), 31.
2. Brooks, H., Rushton, K., Walker, S., Lovell, K., & Rogers, A. (2016). Ontological security and connectivity provided by pets: a study in the self-management of the everyday lives of people diagnosed with a long-term mental health condition. BMC psychiatry, 16(1), 409.*

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Plans & Pricing

Package

This comprehensive approach is what we most commonly recommend. It offers you and your pet space to learn and grow together. 

6 Dog Training Sessions 

1 AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation & Certification

6 ESA Therapy Sessions & Prescription Letter

Investment ........ $1,000

Individual sessions

Do you want to heal with animals but don't have your own pet to train? Or maybe you have a canine that is super close to passing the AKC Good Citizen test. If so, these sessions may be for you.

Dog Training : $60

ESA Therapy: $120

Investment 

Get your Prescription, Today

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