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We’re excited to see that you’re planning to attend the 2025 SCECA Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC on February 6-8, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel and Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  We look forward to seeing you there!
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Using Therapy Dogs as Support for Children
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rm. 101
This session will cover the process of getting a dog certified as a therapy animal, the logistical and legal considerations in a school or agency setting and the benefits of therapy dogs in working with children.  I will give examples of specific ways that my therapy dog and I have worked with individual students, small groups and in classroom settings.  Resources for training and connecting with therapy animal organizations will be shared with participants.
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avatar for Edie Burritt

Edie Burritt

School Counselor, Lexington School District One
I'll present on the process of certifying a therapy dog and the considerations to keep in mind while planning programs involving therapy dogs.  I'll cover the various ways that therapy dogs can be used to enhance the learning environment in schools.
Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Rm. 101 2101 N. Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC
  Child Guidance

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