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Ask About Pets! A Trauma-Informed and Ethical Call to Action for Human Service Providers
A Trauma-Informed and Ethical Call to Action for Human Service Providers. 71% of US households report having at least one pet, and over 90% of these call their pets family. Asking about pets is much more than small talk; it’s trauma-informed care! Pets can play a vital role in safety, stability, and healing for trauma survivors - yet are frequently overlooked in behavioral health care. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics and related profession standards, this session offers providers practical tools to integrate three key pet-related questions into routine service delivery.
September 23rd, 2:00 to 3:30 pm CT
Healing Together: Understanding and Supporting Pets Impacted by Domestic Violence
When survivors of domestic violence flee abuse, their pets often carry emotional scars too. Animals experience trauma in different ways, and their behaviors, whether fearful, withdrawn, or reactive, are often misunderstood. These responses can be the result of directly experiencing abuse, witnessing violence, or being separated from the humans they love. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this webinar will explore how domestic pets cope with trauma and how we, as caregivers and advocates, can support their healing.
