Supervision, Mentoring & Coaching in AAI
Our expert team offer a range of supervision and consultation options for graduates of our institute, and professionals and students who are seeking to deepen their understanding of working in Animal Assisted Interactions
Individual supervision & consultation
Organisational Consultancy
Lead the Way can assist organisations with the process of beginning an Animal-Assisted Interaction (AAI) programme, or refining existing programmes. There is more to effective engagement than simply having an animal present – understanding the benefits of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) and developing gaol focussed interactions can make the difference between a successful and a failing service.
Clinical Supervision
Professionals working in the field of Animal-Assisted Interactions (AAI) may find themselves isolated and in need of strategic direction. This is where one-on-one clinical or professional supervision can be helpful. From gaining general knowledge to problem solving specific cases, we can assist professionals to make the most of their working partnerships with their therapy animals.
Please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Professional mentoring & coaching group
Professional Caine Assisted Interactions for Wellbeing and Learning
This group is ideal for professionals in community settings, education settings and support roles, who wish to explore professional applications of working with their therapy dogs. Participants have the opportunity to share difficult cases or contexts (de-identified), and explore solutions and successes. Lead The Way Certified dogs are welcome and workshopping with our dogs is available within the sessions.
Facilitators: Melanie Jones (psychologist, therapeutic dog trainer) & Kim Hallworth (pastoral care worker, therapeutic dog trainer)
When: This group runs on the 3rd (or second) Thursday of the month, 4 – 5.30 pm
Where: Lead The Way Institute Training Centre, 5/91 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully, Vic. 3156 or online via Zoom
Phone 03) 9761 0973
Clinical supervision group
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health
Facilitators: Melanie Jones (psychologist, therapeutic dog trainer) & Kaye Griffin of Mind Matters Counselling (psychotherapist, trauma therapist)
When: This group runs on the 1st Wednesday of the month, 6.30 – 8 pm
Where: Lead The Way Institute Training Centre, 5/91 Dorset Road, Ferntree Gully, Vic. 3156 or online via Zoom