Two birds farm
Two Birds Farm is the non-profit arm of PHCC, LLC, that is dedicated to providing animal-assisted programs and services that leverage the strength of the human-animal bond to improve child mental health and family well-being.
What are Animal Assisted Programs and Services?
Pet Partners, a national non-profit leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted interventions, defines the range of activities that are offered under the umbrella of animal assisted interventions as including animal assisted therapy, (AAT). animal assisted activity (AAT), and animal-assisted education (AAE).
Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
Animal-assisted interventions are goal-oriented and structured interventions that intentionally incorporate animals in health, education, and human service for the purpose of therapeutic gains and improved health and wellness. Think of this as an umbrella term. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), animal-assisted education (AAE), and animal-assisted activities (AAA) are all forms of animal-assisted interventions. In all of these interventions, the animal may be part of a volunteer therapy animal team working under the direction of a professional or an animal that belongs to the professional himself.
Stay tuned as services and programs are coming soon!
What are Animal Assisted Programs and Services?
Pet Partners, a national non-profit leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted interventions, defines the range of activities that are offered under the umbrella of animal assisted interventions as including animal assisted therapy, (AAT). animal assisted activity (AAT), and animal-assisted education (AAE).
Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
Animal-assisted interventions are goal-oriented and structured interventions that intentionally incorporate animals in health, education, and human service for the purpose of therapeutic gains and improved health and wellness. Think of this as an umbrella term. Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), animal-assisted education (AAE), and animal-assisted activities (AAA) are all forms of animal-assisted interventions. In all of these interventions, the animal may be part of a volunteer therapy animal team working under the direction of a professional or an animal that belongs to the professional himself.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)
- Animal-assisted therapy is a goal-oriented, planned, structured, and documented therapeutic intervention directed by health and human service providers as part of their profession. A wide variety of disciplines may incorporate AAT. Possible practitioners could include physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, nurses, social workers, speech therapists, or mental health professionals.
- Animal-Assisted Activity (AAA)
- Animal-assisted activities provide opportunities for motivational, educational, and/or recreational benefits to enhance quality of life. While more informal in nature, these activities are delivered by a specially trained professional, paraprofessional, and/or volunteer, in partnership with an animal that meets specific criteria for suitability.
- Animal-Assisted Education (AAE)
- Animal-assisted education is a goal-oriented, planned, and structured intervention directed by a general education or special education professional. The focus of the activities is on academic goals, prosocial skills, and cognitive functioning with student progress being both measured and documented.
Stay tuned as services and programs are coming soon!
