Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged
Welcome to the Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged Podcast! Join us as we highlight the impactful community partnerships developed by the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Our goal is to inspire you to support these collaborations or even start your own, making a positive difference in your community.
Purdue Veterinary Medicine - We’re Engaged
Absolutely Wonderful: The Chris Center
Summary
This conversation highlights the partnership between Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine and The Chris Center, focusing on youth mental wellness through human-animal interactions. Dr. Leanne Nieforth and Sandy Moreira discuss their collaborative projects, including the development of a mental wellness toolkit for therapy dog handlers and the integration of therapy dogs into school systems. They emphasize the importance of communication, adaptability, and evidence-based practices in their partnership, as well as the positive impacts they have observed in their community.
Keywords
Purdue University, Veterinary Medicine, Chris Center, human-animal interaction, youth mental wellness, therapy dogs, community partnerships, mental health, education, resilience
Takeaways
The Chris Center focuses on youth mental wellness through human-animal interactions.
The partnership with Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine aims to create educational tools for therapy dog handlers.
Mental wellness toolkits are designed to promote intentional interactions.
The initiative seeks to integrate therapy dogs into school systems.
Communication and collaboration are key to successful partnerships.
The partnership is driven by a shared mission to support youth.
Evidence-based practices enhance the effectiveness of their programs.
The impact of therapy dogs on mental health is significant.
Open-mindedness is crucial for growth in partnerships.
Listening to each other's expertise fosters effective collaboration.
Important Links
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine Center for the Human Animal Bond