Using Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) to Improve Outcomes

Using Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) to Improve Outcomes in Education, Care, and Support Services

Are you a professional looking to incorporate the power of animals into your work? Our one-day online workshop will introduce you to the transformative potential of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) across a range of educational, care, and support settings.

Workshop Details: 📅 Date: 30th April
🕒 Time: 10am – 1pm
💻 Platform: Microsoft Teams
💷 Cost: £25 per participant

About the Workshop: In this practical and engaging session, you will learn how Animal-Assisted Interventions can enhance outcomes for individuals across all ages and abilities. We will explore how AAI can improve emotional regulation, build trust, and create meaningful engagement within education, care, and support services. Using real-world case studies, attendees will leave with actionable strategies to implement AAI in their own practice.

Who Should Attend? This workshop is suitable for:

• Educational staff (primary, secondary, SEND, and adult education settings)
• Care workers and support staff across all age groups
• Therapists and counsellors working with diverse client needs
• Social workers and family support teams
• Health and well-being professionals
• Residential and community care staff
• Pastoral and well-being teams

If you work with children, young people, adults, or older individuals in a support or educational capacity, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to make a real impact through AAI.

What You Will Learn:

• The key principles of AAI and its application across different settings
• The theoretical foundations of AAI and how it supports emotional regulation and personal development
• Practical examples of how AAI has improved attendance, engagement, and well-being
• The Elysian Approach to AAI and how to adapt it to your own work environment

Why Attend?

• Learn from experienced practitioners who have successfully implemented AAI in diverse settings
• Discover actionable strategies that you can apply immediately in your work
• Gain access to exclusive resources from Elysian to support your ongoing practice

About the Facilitators: The workshop will be facilitated by three experienced professionals:

Charlotte Williams – Executive Director at Elysian, with extensive experience in education, leadership, and animal-assisted interventions. Charlotte is passionate about developing innovative approaches to support well-being and personal development through therapeutic practices involving animals.

David Boxall – Training and Development Coordinator at Elysian, specialising in creating and delivering training programmes on animal-assisted interventions. David brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in using AAI to improve engagement, emotional regulation, and overall outcomes in educational and care settings.

Jo Nunn – Quality Assurance and Compliance Lead at Elysian, with a background in managing education provisions and supporting children, young people, and adults with diverse needs. Jo has been integral in embedding the Elysian Approach across different sites and ensuring high standards of care and well-being.

About Elysian: Elysian is a leading provider of therapeutic education, care, and animal-assisted interventions in the UK. With a mission to improve well-being, engagement, and outcomes for individuals of all ages, Elysian specialises in integrating animals into educational and support settings to create meaningful and transformative experiences. Operating across multiple sites, Elysian works with children, young people, and adults, offering a range of services including alternative provision, therapy sessions, training programmes, and outreach initiatives. Their innovative approach has made a significant impact in education, mental health, and well-being sectors, empowering individuals to achieve positive outcomes through the power of human-animal connections.

Secure Your Spot Now! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your professional practice with the power of Animal-Assisted Interventions.

Workshop Agenda: 10:00am – 10:30am Introduction and Definitions

• What is Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI)?
• Overview of different types of AAI (Animal-Assisted Therapy, Animal-Assisted Learning, etc.)

10:30am – 11:15am Theory in Practice

• Exploring the theoretical foundations of AAI
• How AAI supports emotional regulation, builds trust, and improves engagement

11:15am – 12:00pm The Elysian Approach

• Introducing the Elysian Approach to AAI
• Practical ways to implement AAI in educational, therapeutic, and care settings

12:00pm – 12:45pm Case Studies and Practical Examples (including a brief break)

• Real-world examples of how AAI has improved outcomes
• Exploring creative ways to embed AAI in your work

12:45pm – 1:00pm Q&A and Next Steps

• Opportunity for participants to ask questions
• Guidance on how to take the next steps in implementing AAI in your setting

WEBSITES:

www.elysianuk.org (Our Therapeutic provisions, Education provisions and Events)

www.elysiandevelopment.org (Our Training and Development)

Email: courses@elysianuk.org