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Upcoming Events
AAAIP hosts three different kinds of events throughout the year: mentoring circles, mini-conferences, and Get the Zoomies sessions. All events are free to AAAIP members. Non-members may register for events open to the public if you have a login which you can create here.
Mentoring Circles: Join expert guest speakers for a short presentation on the designated topic followed by a discussion between the expert and AAAIP members with corresponding questions on the topic. *All Mentoring Circle recordings are available to members in the AAAIP Online Community.
Mini-Conferences: These 2-3 hour sessions feature several expert speakers presenting on FAQs and best practices.
*All Mini-Conference recordings are available to members and to registrants who can’t attend live.
Get the Zoomies: Quick bursts of learning on topics relevant to AAI professionals.
*All Get the Zoomie recordings are available to members and to registrants who can’t attend live.
*Note that the topics covered on this calendar are subject to change based on ongoing member feedback.
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October 29th
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Get the Zoomies: End of Year AAI Program Evaluation
7-8 pm ET, 4-5 pm PT
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Description: As the year comes to a close, it’s crucial to objectively evaluate your Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI) programming. Join Dr. Aviva Vincent as she discusses effective strategies for assessing your program’s successes and challenges. Gain valuable insights to help inform and refine your plans for the upcoming year.
Access: $19 registration fee OR free to AAAIP Members -
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November 12th
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Get the Zoomies: The AAAIP Professional Therapy Animal Team Assessment
7-8 pm ET, 4-5 pm PT
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Speakers: Kelly Lewis, Macy Burr, & Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin
Description: Professionals who partner with their therapy/facility animals in practice have long been in need of an evaluation opportunity created specifically for them. AAAIP has created this assessment protocol and is preparing to launch it widely in 2025. Join us for a quick and conversational discussion with members who have helped us pilot this assessment. Learn what the evaluation looks like, how it differs from volunteer evaluations, and how you can be involved.
Access: $19 to public OR free to AAAIP members -
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December 10th
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Mentoring Circle: Empowering Dog Trainers
7-8 pm ET, 4-5 pm PT
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Description: As a follow-up to last month’s mini-conference, join our therapy animal training experts to ask your questions and hear about their professional journeys specializing in this work.
Access: AAAIP Members only -
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Recorded Events
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Recordings of past AAAIP events are made available at a discounted price or at no cost to AAAIP members. Recordings are available to non-members for purchase.
Sessions from the 2023 Theory and Practice Conference are available for purchase in the following bundles. Visit the AAAIP Learning Management System and click on Purchase.
- AAI with Special Populations: 3 recorded sessions on AAI in medical, collegiate, and correctional settings.
- Applied Tools for AAI Practice: 5 recorded sessions that address AAI program development.
- Researching AAI: 2 recorded sessions available focused on researching AAI.
- Individual Sessions on Specific Species:
- Equine AAI Practitioner Responsibilities
- Counseling Kids with Critters
- Cat Training 101
Learn more about these sessions.
AAAIP Mini Conferences:
Mini Conference recordings are available to AAAIP members at no cost. Non-members can access the recordings for $29 each. Visit the AAAIP Learning Management System and click on Purchase.
Visit our YouTube page or Facebook page to view recordings of AAAIP Facebook Live Events.
Mentoring Circle event recordings are available in the online community.
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Event Questions
For questions about AAAIP events, please contact AAAIP.
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