Therapy Dog Program In 2018, St. John Ambulance - NL Council unleashed a new addition to our Therapy Dog Program, offering companies an opportunity to sponsor their own Therapy Dog. This initiative takes the proven benefits of the program - seen from years of Therapy Dogs visiting at hospitals, senior’s homes, long-term care facilities, etc. - and brings those benefits to the workplace.
This sponsorship opportunity provides valued employees with an immediate destressor from the workday and instantly improves morale. The sight of our wellmannered and affectionate dogs walking through the office – accompanied by a Therapy Dog handler – brings a special kind of impact to any workplace. Companies can review a Sponsorship Catalogue and select their own Therapy Dog. The sponsoring company will then receive a minimum of four visits from that Therapy Dog over the course of a year, with this dog spreading smiles and unconditional love to staff members. The benefits of animal-assisted therapy are well-documented. Along with physical benefits such as diminishing pain and releasing calming endorphins, the psychological benefits are significant. Therapy Dog visits lift spirits, lessen depression, encourage communication, lower anxiety, increase socialization and provide comfort. And that’s just to name a few! This sponsorship opportunity is an excellent accompaniment to any Mental Health initiatives that companies are investing in. Some of the organizations that have sponsored the Therapy Dog program for 2018 include VOCM Cares, Capital Auto, Oceanex, Fortis Inc., BDO, Genoa Design, Husky Energy, Sub C Imaging, ExxonMobil, Town of Portugal Cove St. Philips, City of Mount Pearl, Town of Conception Bay South, and the St. John’s Board of Trade!
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