This cow cuddling group for kids is led by Kate Kiker, LPC-Associate. Kate is passionate about counseling education and animal assisted therapy. She is so excited to offer this four week course to teach kids emotional resilience. Sessions will be hosted weekly on the farm in Fannett, Texas. Location details provided after booking.
Session Breakdown
Session 1: Behavior & Relaxation. The first session goes over behavioral cues from the cows so that we can interact safely with them. They learn “safe” and “unsafe” behavior that they can identify in cows and humans. Because we can only relax when we know we are safe, at the end of the session they will learn relaxation skills with the cows.
Session 2: Thoughts & Feelings. The second session gives education on the nature of thoughts and emotions in a developmentally appropriate way. Working through big emotions and fast thoughts we will utilize the cows to ground ourselves and slow down.
Session 3: Empathy & Boundaries. The second session will start with discussion on how to give empathy and understanding to others while maintaining personal boundaries. We will use the cows behavior as a tool for understanding boundaries.
Session 4: Self-efficacy & Confidence. In the last session we will wrap up all they’ve learned so far and have fun with new challenges- climbing fence, closing gates, whatever is appropriate for each child to feel like they are capable- with others cheering them on. Finish the session with relaxing cow cuddling.
The Details
Small groups of 2-4 children will start the first Thursday of each month for four weekly sessions. For kids aged 7-13 looking to build emotional resiliency skills with animals. The total of the course per child is $180.
Each session focuses on a different area of emotional resilience for kids and uses animal assisted therapy to keep kids engaged while helping with practical applications of emotional concepts.
Our farm is entirely outdoors and we do not currently have a waiting room for parents. If you would like to leave during the hour you are welcome to, or you may stay and sit on our benches or in your car.
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