SoulPaws Healing Circle San Diego
SoulPaws® Healing Circles are structured, therapeutic group sessions that bring together licensed therapy animals, peers and trained professionals. Groups are offered free of charge and designed to help individuals regulate emotions, while fostering connection and healing. foster healing and connection. Girls and women struggling with body image and disordered eating are invited to join our free Healing Circles held at the San Diego Humane Society.
This program was made possible thanks to grant support from Hand to Hand - Coastal Community Foundation, a fund at the San Diego Foundation.
Location: San Diego Humane Society, Gaines Campus
5500 Gaines St. San Diego, CA 92110
Facilitator: Chantal Wilson, LMFT
What to Expect
Therapy Animals: Participants will have the opportunity to interact with licensed therapy animals, whose calming presence and unconditional love have been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of shame and isolation.
Clinician and Peer Support: This circle will be facilitated by Chantal Wilson, LMFT who is trained in guiding participants through mindfulness practices, animal interactions, and group sharing. Animals you may meet include therapy dogs and miniature horses!
Safe, Supportive Space: SoulPaws Healing Circles offer a non-judgmental space to share, connect, and heal.
Optional Participation: We honor each person’s self-determination process and every aspect of the group is optional. We encourage you to check in with yourself and honor what feels right for you!
Registration: To participate, please fill out the registration form below or contact shannon@soulpawsrecovery.org for any questions.