Edhat Reader
By Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara
On Friday, May 10th we held our first annual Mindfulness/Therapy Dog Visit for the entire student body at Aliso School in Carpinteria and it was a resounding success! From the moment eight of our cuddly canines arrived on campus, a wave of calmness and happiness spread throughout the school.
Staff and all 327 students from TK-5th grade participated in guided mindfulness exercises and interacted excitedly with the dogs, finding comfort and joy in their gentle nature and unconditional love. By the end of this school year, all grades will have graduated from our Wag Well program, showing this administration’s dedication to being a positive space for its students and staff.
- Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with a Schoolwide Mindfulness Session at Aliso Elementary School (Courtesy)
This event served as a beautiful reminder of the powerful bond we share with animals and the positive influence they have on our mental health. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Santa Barbara community for their support of Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara, which allows us to bring more programs like Wag Well to local schools!
A special thank you to our Carpinteria Programs Community Partner, BEGA North America. Their support makes it possible for us to offer our programs free of charge to many Carpinteria based schools and organizations like Aliso Elementary, Carpinteria Library and Girls Inc. of Carpinteria.
Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara believes in the transformative power of the human-animal bond and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of those in need. To learn more about our programs visit our website.
