Zootherapy

What is zootherapy?

Zootherapy, an alternative form of therapy, has gained recognition within the medical community and is becoming more prevalent. The animal involved in the therapy session serves as a non-judgmental facilitator in the relationship, promoting openness and helping individuals achieve their goals. Zootherapy emphasizes acceptance and kindness throughout the therapeutic process.

Who can benefit from this service?

Anyone with a cognitive, affective or social disorder such as ASD, Tourette's, intellectual disability, behavioural disorder, attachment disorder, developmentally delayed child, dementia, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder.

Our Services

We offer individual or group sessions.

Our approach involves creating a personalized plan for each client, regardless of their age, with clear objectives for the short, medium, and long term. If a client already has an intervention plan, we can adapt it as needed or continue in the same direction. We provide regular reports to track the client's progress and adjust their plan accordingly. In some cases, we may need to reassess the client's needs a few times a year to ensure we stay up to date with their progress.

Our Therapists


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Amélie Tétreault

Zoothérapist

Amélie, the owner of Zoothérapie du Haut-Richelieu, is a certified childhood educator who has also completed various trainings related to early childhood. Over the past 14 years, she has developed a passion for working with children and has broadened her clientele to include those living with anxiety or trauma. Amélie's main focus is to help her clients achieve their goals and experience success.

In May 2017, Amélie received her diploma in animal therapy from Zoothérapie Québec and has since undergone additional training to better serve a diverse clientele. She is an avid animal lover and works with dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. Amélie is equally skilled in conducting both individual and group sessions.

Amélie is a caring, resourceful, respectful, dynamic, attentive, and cheerful young entrepreneur who is always ready to support you in achieving your goals.

Education:
  • AEC Early Childhood Education, 2009
  • Zootherapy Quebec, May 2017
  • Legal and Professional Practice Law 21, 2018
  • Zootherapy Congress, 2018
  • Dog psychology and behavior, 2019
  • Telepractice, 2020
  • Toxic stresses and intervention strategies, 2021
  • Complex trauma, 2021
  • Regulation of emotions, 2021
  • Drug addiction, basic concept and identification, 2021
  • Mourning for our pet therapy partner, 2021
  • Intervention with people in mourning, 2022
  • Zootherapy Symposium (intervention with adult clientele), 2022
  • Anxiety disorder, 2023
  • ADHD and behavioral disorder, 2023
  • Mental health of animals in pet therapy, 2023
  • Canine first aid, 2023
  • Pet animal rights in Quebec, 2023
  • Understanding and managing compassion among health workers mental, 2023
  • Signs of animal pain, 2023
  • Autism spectrum disorder, specialization, 2023
  • Post-traumatic stress, 2023
For more information, please contact Zoothérapie du Haut Richelieu

1-438-888-0574

zootherapiehr.com

Zoothérapie du Haut-Richelieu