Mel Trueblood-Stimpson: A professional focused on DEIJ in AAT.

Mel shares their insights on growing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice in Animal-Assisted Therapy.In this 60th episode of Therapy Dog Talk, with Mel Trueblood-Stimpson, who is a Scientist, Consultant, Charity Director, and Certified Animal-Assisted Therapy professional in Ohio. Mel works with animals and focuses on making things more equal for everyone in the world of science. They also work with their therapy partner, Bowie, a special Norwegian Forest cat mix.In this episode, we discuss …How working with the unhoused led Mel to Animal-Assisted Therapy.Why Mel got involved in training and education for Animal-Assisted Social Work.What we can do to address our own biases and awareness.—I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do. Give it a listen and then let me know in the community which part you found the most helpful!—How to get started as a Therapy Dog team:http://freeguide.therapydogtalk.comFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/ludarbehaviorhttps://instagram.com/therapydogtalkEpisode show notes:https://sherrierohde.com/60