F8 - Everything I Know About Being a Chaplain I Learned from My K9

Connection with people is the foundation of crisis response. I asked my spouse if he would talk to me (ie old lady) if I showed up in my chaplain garb to support at a critical incident. He said "no." I asked, "Would you give it a second thought if I had Cupid (cool dog) with me?" "Absolutely, "he said. I find the ability to connect with and through my canine a true gift and would like to inspire you to do the same. I will share photos, stories, and the journey that I have taken from being the "least likely chaplain" to finding purpose and effective results when people are hurting. A part of this presentation will also be to emphasize the importance of considering the canine when they become our partners in this work.
This work must be their purpose as well and their "self care" and needs require our very careful consideration.

*Profession Specific CEs:

This presentation is approved for 1 PDH from EAPA- Employee Assistance Professionals Association.

1 CE Credits for NAADAC, This course has been approved by International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider # 87914, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), is responsible for all aspects of the programing.

*Review ICISF World Congress 17 CE website page for additional requirements.