In this episode, I'm chatting with my guest Daniel Maigler, about the transformative roles of emotional support animals. Dan's insights as a social worker and mental health advisor for Paws for Patrick reveal how emotional support animals can aid those facing mental health challenges.
Dan shares the poignant story behind Paws for Patrick, emphasizing the support ESAs can offer, especially to young people. Throughout this episode, he differentiates between therapy dogs, service animals, and emotional support animals, clarifying common misconceptions.
From legalities to the non-requirement of training for ESAs, we're tackling the myths and discussing the urgency for more emotional support options in schools. For any listener interested in the healing potential of animals and understanding the process for obtaining an ESA, this episode provides clarity and heartfelt testimony.
263: Understood Explains IEPs from Understood.org
261: Extreme Language Around Emotions, with Penny Williams
259: Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience, with Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D.
260: Navigating Life Challenges with Purpose and Progress (not perfection), with Shari Leid
258: What to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Listening, with Penny Williams
257: The Control Trap, with Penny Williams
256: Breaking Down Motivation: Helping Teens and Young Adults Find Their Path to Success, with Melanie McNally, Psy.D.
255: 7 Steps to Help Kids & Teens with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, with Penny Williams
254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC
253: Beyond the Power Struggles, with Richard Selznick, Ph.D.
252: Transforming Behavior: When You Know Better You Do Better, with Penny Williams
251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout
250: Recognizing Children's Unique Love Languages, with Emily Hamblin
249: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults, with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke
248: Successes Change Everything, No Matter How Small, with Penny Williams
247: Listening Isn’t a Behavior You Can See, with Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, SLP
246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration, with Penny Williams
245: Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids with Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP
244: Is It Can’t or Won’t?, with Penny Williams
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