Animal-Assisted Therapy Program

At Pawsitive Beginnings, we believe in the power of connection—between animals and humans, between survival and healing. Our unique animal-assisted therapy program uses the inspiring stories of our foxes, who are true survivors, to provide hope and healing to trauma survivors in the Florida Keys. These foxes, who have overcome hardship and adversity, serve as living examples of resilience, offering a pathway for those struggling with their own challenges to find strength and comfort.

The cornerstone of our program is "The Human Animal Alliance Healing Den." This dedicated, therapeutic space allows counselors, therapists, and their clients to engage in animal-assisted therapy sessions with our foxes. These sessions provide a safe environment where trauma survivors can work through their emotions and experiences, guided by the natural bond that forms between human and animal.

Each fox's story of survival reflects the same traits needed to heal from trauma: resilience, adaptability, and hope. By integrating these stories into their therapy sessions, clients are empowered to view their own journeys in a new light—seeing that recovery and growth are possible, no matter how difficult the circumstances.

This program is available free of charge to organizations in Monroe County, FL that are committed to helping individuals on their recovery journey.

For facilities outside of Monroe County, please contact us.

How it works:

We bring one of our foxes to your facility or your clients come to us with a therapist, and we share their individual story as well as the stories of our other foxes. Your clients or residents have the opportunity to ask questions and at the end of the time, have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our foxes.

If you are a place of business or school that would like to have us come for an educational presentation and receive the same experience, please reach out to discuss. 

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