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Tag Archives: animal assisted interventions
Class
The brindle bug Too leggy for a Boston Pug Leaps into the hearts of students of all ages, (Though some of us are called teachers and such). ………… Some of us don’t belong to one person, We belong to the … Continue reading
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Tagged AAE, AAI, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, Boston pug, Bugg dog, classroom dog, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, mixed breed, poetry, radical hospitality, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix, universal love
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Smile
One who does not believe in miracles Has never seen the contagion of a smile.
There, there
He gently puts his head on knee I look down And see Love in action.
Purple
She took one look at Him And wrapping her arms around His neck, buried Her face in his purpled poodle pompadour. The dog just smiled and gently wagged an equally amethyst pompom. . Love comes in all the colors of … Continue reading
Speechless
No words. He simply walked up to the child and sat, Leaning in, Creating connection With no words.
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Tagged AAI, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted education, animal assisted interventions, animals, art, devotion, Elizabeth Teal., ink brush painting, interfaith, Liz Teal, love, mysticism, nature, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, spoo, standard poodle, sumi-e
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Rolling
She has wheels for her back legs, And a Purple Heart on the forehead… And love for the world. . The little girl Greeted me with joy, Then nuzzled her human for more neck rubs, Her eyes squinting in happy … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, art, chihuahua mix, dog in wheelchair, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Emma, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, interspirituality, Liz Teal, long haired chihuahua, love, nature, poetry, Reverend Elizabeth Teal, spirituality, sumi-e, therapy animal expo, therapy dog
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Communion
The child slide the slice of apple thru the chain link fence. The goat received it, with thanksgiving. May we all be so blessed by those who encounter our barriers. May we receive all gifts with thanksgiving.
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Tagged AAE, AAI, animal assisted education, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, art, blessings, child, children, communion, community, eco-chaplaincy, eco-ministry, eco-mysticism, eco-spirituality, Elizabeth Teal., goat, goats, grace, gratitude, hope, ink brush painting, interfaith, interspecies spirituality, Liz Teal, love, meditation, nature, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, Thanksgiving, unity
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Oxytocin
As the tears flowed The little dog jumped into Her lap. Salted orbs splashed onto white fur as Arms scooped the pup up, And She settled into the arms like a baby, Releasing chemicals into both of their brains, And … Continue reading
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Tagged animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted interventions, animal assisted therapy, bereavement, blessings, eco-mysticism, Elizabeth Teal., grief, ink brush painting, little white dog, Liz Teal, oxytocin, pet therapy, poetry, spirituality, sumi-e, terrier mix
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Pet therapy
pet therapy is All about the Clients, At least it is supposed to be, It is All to often about the Ego of the handler, But it also needs to be about the the joy of the dog. And today … Continue reading
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Tagged AAA, AAI, animal assisted chaplaincy, animal assisted interventions, art, blessings, dog, faith, joy, love, meditation, nature, pet therapy, poetry, READ programs, spirituality, standard poodle, sumi-e
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