Jumpstart Therapies is a volunteer group dedicated to improving the understanding of our relationship with nature and animals through animal assisted therapeutic interventions.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Lucas Gets Congratulatory Pet Following Evaluation
Animals and People Working Together In the Healing Process
Zeus and Cesar
Welcome to Jumpstart Therapies
I would like to thank you for your interest in Jumpstart Therapies and animal assisted therapy. Jumpstart Therapies provides animal assisted interventions and consultation to hospitals, nursing homes, pediatric clinics, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and psychiatric facilities in Central Texas who are interested in sharing the love of animals and nature with their clients. Jumpstart Therapies also provides training and evaluation of volunteers who are interested in becoming a Delta Society Pet Partner team. Join us as we set out on new and exciting adventures! In this blog, you will find updates on the developments of the Jumpstart Therapies programs, links to groups you may find of interest, and information on the growing field of knowledge regarding the human animal bond. We will also provide you with updates on Jumpstart Therapies' involvement with service dogs training as well as helping match recipients with their canine partner. Again, we thank you for your interest!! Tammy Renaud, MA, OTR Jumpstart Therapies Founder and AAT Director
Tammy Renaud is an occupational therapist with more than 12 years of experience incorporating animals and nature into the healing process. She is a Delta Society Pet Partners Team Instructor and Evaluator and has consulted with animal assisted therapy programs in the U.S. and European countries. Tammy is also a consulting OT and foster trainer for Texas Hearing and Service Dogs, in Austin, TX.
Tammy has experience working with marine mammals, as well as land mammals. She was State Coordinator for the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network. Tammy also worked with the Full Circle Program in Clearwater, FL, where she facilitated interactions between children with disabilities and marine animals. As AAT Coordinator for Hope Therapy at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX, Tammy has worked with rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, llamas, dogs, and cats providing animal assisted interventions to facilities in the Houston and Galveston areas. Her background and love for animals has led her into this exciting field, and it is her goal to share her experiences with others who have similar interests.
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