Healing Companions
Ordinary Dogs Transforming Lives
Healing Companions, Inc. is proud to say that over the months and years since 2001 we have attended and presented at hundreds of events, small and large, in an effort to educate the public about the possibilities of Psychiatric Service Dogs in treating people with mental illness. Feel free to browse some of our previous events. If you do not see an upcoming event here, that does not mean we are not working on our next one!
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Check out these photos of our visit to Westlake Porter Public Library.
Each month NASW Ohio Chapter hosts a free, members-only webinar, part of the Wake Up to Social Work Online CEU Series. When: Wednesday, March 16 10:00-11:00 AM Where: Online United States Presenter: Jane Miller, LISW, CDBC Contact: NASW Ohio Chapter info@naswoh.org (614) 461-4484 NASW Ohio Chapter hosts a free, members-only webinar each month, as part […]
Jane Miller (LISW, IAABC-CDBC, AABP-CDBT), licensed social worker and psychiatric service dog expert, discusses her work with psychiatric service dogs and the healing benefits they provide to individuals. To register, call 440.250.5460, stop by the Reference desk, or register online at http://westlakelibrary.evanced.info/eventcalendar.asp The program is free. Download the event flyer: PSD_Westlake_32616 See photos from our […]
Online Webinar: Psychiatric Service Dogs - Healing Companions
Psychiatric service dogs and their extraordinary power to transform lives
One in four Americans suffers from mental illness – yet less than a third of those people will receive treatment, often due to financial barriers and the stigma around mental health. The expansive need and demand for psychiatric service dogs exceeds the organizations, individuals adequately trained and knowledgeable in this specialized field. Join Jane Miller, owner of Healing Companions in this webinar designed to educate dog trainers, mental health professionals and everyone impacted by mental illness in navigating the complicated world of psychiatric service dogs.
MJ's Pet Training Academy is excited to announce that, due to the on-going support of our customers, we are now able to launch our giving-back program. This business was built on one clear goal— to make a difference in the lives of people and animals—. When it comes to giving back, it only makes sense for […]
Please join us and stop by our table, support us and learn about our organization on Sunday, July 10, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Village Square Parking Lot (in front of Pet People), 27299 Chagrin Boulevard, Woodmere, Ohio.
This on-demand webinar presentation will be a very brief overview/introduction to helping dogs cope with stress. Jane Miller will provide a number of stress reduction/relaxation techniques along with monitoring methods. This is a very basic introduction to stress reduction/relaxation techniques covering the definition of stress, eustress and distress.
On Wednesday, March 16, the Ohio Chapter of the NASW hosted an Online CEU program - The Healing Power of Psychiatric Service Dogs, with Jane Miller, LISW, CDBC You can now access this program on demand You will learn how to determine qualifications, legal and psychiatric, for Psychiatric Service Dogs; identify mitigating tasks; and assess the therapeutic benefits […]
Kevin and Scott talk with Jane on her incredible work training rescues as psychiatric service dogs. They also learn how she teaches inmates to work with service dogs so they're better equipped to find employment upon their return to society. Visit www.healingstigmaradio.com and click on "Listen Live"
Today is #GivingTuesday, the biggest giving day of the year. Please help us by showing your support for Healing Companions, Inc. and making a donation on #GivingTuesday. If we get the most donations today, we will win $25,000. In addition, when you donate, you are building the Giving Tower taller and taller which helps to show […]
Click here for flyer Read to Ahava Ahava would love for you to come meet her and read to her.
Ahava loves to be read to so much that she will be back on December 27! Click here for flyer Read to Ahava
Please Join us as Jane Miller Signs her book "Healing Companions" You'll will be greeted by hugs and love from Jane's lovely therapy dog Ahava. Stop by to pet and share in her joy and wonderful loving spirit.
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Jane Miller, founder of Healing Companions, Inc. and author of “Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives” Will be the guest author on DogRead@yahoogroups.com September 1-15, 2017. Please join in for a discussion about the book and ask questions that arise while you are reading it.
Nov 19, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST/7:00 PM GMT This webinar presentation will be a very brief overview/introduction to helping dogs cope with stress. Jane Miller will provide a number of stress reduction/relaxation techniques along with monitoring methods. This is a very basic introduction to stress reduction/relaxation techniques covering the definition of stress, eustress and […]
Join our founder, Jane Miller and visit with her golden retrievers as she sells & signs her book for one and all. Please stop by and spread the word.
Jane Miller will be presenting a talk about the Healing Power of Psychiatric Service Dogs in the speaker area at the Fire Station. While you're there, visit the park and enjoy the entertainment!
Please stop by our table and learn all about Healing Companions, Inc. and how the fabulous faculty at MSASS inspired, encouraged and supported us in our future dedication to transforming the lives of humans and animals in healing and living more productive, independent, successful lives.
We are honored to be recognized as Northwest Bank's non-profit of the month. Stop in and see us at Northwest Bank 49 S Main St, Oberlin, OH and enter our drawing to wind a prize, help yourself to our brochures, bookmarks, articles etc. about our non-profit organization, Healing Companions, Inc. Learn all about how we save the lives of […]
Jane Miller is a Psychotherapist in Oberlin and Oberlin College Alum who specializes with Emotional Support Animals and Service animals. She is the Executive Director of Healing Companions, Inc. and the author of "Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power To Transform Lives." Jane will be teaching us about legislation surrounding Emotional Support Animals […]
Join NASWOH Region 2 on October 14th, 5-6pm for a free CEU hosted by Jane Miller, LISW. Jane will be presenting on The Healing Power of Psychiatric Service Dogs. She comes to us with many years of wonderful experience in the social work field advocating for clients in the LGBTQ community, chronic/terminal illness, trauma survivors, […]
Join Region 2 on December 9th, 5-6pm for a CEU hosted by Jane Miller, LISW. Jane will be presenting on Stress Reduction Techniques for Humans and their Animals. She comes to us with many years of wonderful experience in the social work field advocating for clients in the LGBTQ community, chronic/terminal illness, trauma survivors, and […]
Event begins 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST https://youtu.be/4BDpqEoxxak What you can expect: Learn how to reduce stress through a variety of breathing exercises to balance the nervous system, grounding meditation, somatic practices, movement exercises and energy work. If you’re living in the modern world, odds are you could use this class in your life! […]
Animal behavior is what you do. You are good at it. You love doing it. But, there is another being you must also understand and work with for any changes in animal behavior to happen. This is the human side of animal training and probably the hardest part of your work. Join Jane Miller in […]
Stress is ever-present in our lives and can seriously impact our dogs' health if not managed properly. In this webinar, led by Jane Miller, LISW, CDBC, CDBT— you will learn how you can help your dogs navigate their stress and guide them to healthier and more active lifestyles. Webinar is 10-11am Pacific Time (1-2pm Eastern […]
Andrew Hale has invited Jane Miller to the group Dog Centred Care to share with us her passions and expertise in working with, and supporting, the emotional needs of both humans and dogs. Jane will discuss how these emotional needs play a role in the connection we have with each other, and are essential to […]
Jane Miller, LISW, IAABC-CDBC & AABP-CDBT, Pet CPR & First Aid Certified, will be presenting for Human-Animal Interaction. Jane works in private practice as a licensed psychotherapist/clinical social worker, with a particular interest in holistic modalities of healing. She currently focuses on educating others about the legal, ethical, and practical criteria of working with Psychiatric […]
