Animal Assisted and Equine Facilitated Wellness services offering individual & group sessions plus training and professional mentoring programs.

heart centered animal assisted practices certificate training program

The Heart Centered Animal Assisted Practices (HCAAP) certificate program is a comprehensive 125-hour training grounded in current research and ethical practice. With a strong focus on animal/human well-being this competency-based curriculum provides you with the necessary skills and experience to incorporate animals into your professional career or elevate you to the next level in your new or existing animal-assisted practice. HCAAP provides you with a solid foundation in which to grow your practice.

  • Build and expand upon the important equine skills you already have
  • Explore horses from a restored perspective: as a sentient partner rather than a useful tool 
  • Learn about horse ethology and how it can relate to human behaviour 
  • Study a philosophy based on mutual benefits in all partnerships between horses and humans 
  • Identify what new skills you need to acquire to go further in the wellness field 
  • Have clarity on exercises you can include with horses right away to set yourself up for creating offerings.

$6000 plus GST

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Bringing the children to the Anam Cara Farms for a day of mindfulness and connection was a truly heartwarming experience. As the children and family services coordinator at the Abbotsford Hospice and Grief Support Society, I’ve seen the impact of loss firsthand, but witnessing these young hearts engage with the farm animals and find solace in their presence was profoundly moving. The gentle nature of the horses seemed to provide a unique kind of comfort, helping the children process their grief in a serene environment. It was a day filled with moments of reflection, laughter, and stillness. I am deeply grateful to have been part of such a meaningful experience. One of the children mentioned it was one of the “funnest day’s ever.” The children were supported throughout the day as different difficult conversations took place. Overall, the children left with a beautiful reminder of the stillness found in nature and the importance of cherishing the memories of loved ones

Rebecca Flaman

Empowered by horses is an amazing program. My daughter has attended this program with Mary Waldolf and I have seen great benefits in my daughter’s willingness to have social interactions. The amazing part is my daughter very much looks forward to going to see Mary and interacting with the animals. Mary makes this a warm, friendly and fun session that provides so much fun and the development of social skills and social connection. I cannot recommend Mary and this program enough!

Shaun McRae

Both of my children receive services from this place, seeing Mary and Jonathan. Both are amazing! They check in with me to make note of any struggles or concerns and plan their time accordingly. Both kids enjoy going here and working with the animals. I will add that any time my kids are in an appointment and I’m waiting, staff are friendly with a smile and wave. I would recommend their services.

Naomi Kragh