Jenny Phillips and Dawn NewmanPublished 06 May 2026 Before anything happens, they are already brave enough to be there. That is not nothing. Before the animal enters the room, before any planned activity begins, your session has already started. The moment someone walks through the door, or hesitates at the threshold, the work of connection is underway.Continue reading “Feathers, Fur & Scales: Where Do I Start?”
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Choosing the Right Animal
Species, Personality, and Partnership in Multi-Species Practice Jenny PhillipsPublished 18 March 2026 When animals are included within education, therapeutic environments, or wellbeing practice, there is often an assumption that certain species are naturally more suitable than others. Dogs and horses, for example, are commonly recognised within animal-assisted approaches. However, experience across multi-species practice suggests somethingContinue reading “Choosing the Right Animal”
The Human Animal Touch Connection
Jenny Phillips Published 10 March 2026 People are very sensory orientated beings; they use and rely on their senses for everything they do. Senses allow us to engage with and understand our world, allowing us to safely navigate and be part of daily life while also allowing us to experience pleasure. While we might understandContinue reading “The Human Animal Touch Connection”