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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We recently held an event at the Westlake Porter Public Library and wanted to share some photos.
June 2015
North Olmsted Lorain County, Ohio Kiwanis Club Presentation
Jane Miller to present at North Olmsted Kiwanis Club with Tracy and Finola.
Find out more »August 2015
Dogs Have Issues Too: Helping Dogs Cope with Stress
Speaker: Jane Miller, LISW, CDBC, AABP-CDBT Jane will provide a number of stress reduction/relaxation techniques along with monitoring methods. This is a basic introduction to stress reduction/relaxation techniques covering the definition of stress, eustress and distress. Sign up today!
Find out more »November 2015
Dogs Have Issues Too: Helping Dogs Cope With Stress
Jane Miller will provide a number of stress reduction/relaxation techniques along with monitoring methods. This is a basic introduction to stress reduction/relaxation techniques covering the definition of stress, eustress and distress.
Find out more »March 2016
Online CEU – The Healing Power of Psychiatric Service Dogs (free for Social Work Month)
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 of the Wake Up to Social Work Online CEU Series. As a member of NASW, you can earn all of your required CEUs for free…
Find out more »The Healing Benefits of Psychiatric Service Dogs (On Demand Webinar)
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 recent event.
Find out more »June 2016
Online Webinar: Psychiatric Service Dogs – Healing Companions
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.
July 2016
MJ’S PET Training Academy to Donate Money to Healing Companions, Inc.
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 MJ's to partner up with an organization that is making a difference in the lives of so many people and animals—something we are beyond words,…
Find out more »4th Annual Woof ‘n Wag Tail
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.
Find out more »Dogs Have Issues Too: Helping Dogs Cope With Stress (On-Demand Webinar)
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.
Find out more »Online CEU – The Healing Power of Psychiatric Service Dogs (On Demand Webinar)
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 of Psychiatric Service Dogs. At the conclusion of the presentation, please complete the post-test and evaluation to receive your CEU certificate. If you don't receive…
Find out more »August 2016
Left of Str8 Radio Interview
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"
Find out more »November 2016
#Giving Tuesday is Today…Support Healing Companions
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 the impact across the world on this amazing day. To help, please Go Here to give to our cause. Any donation, large or small, makes a…
Find out more »December 2016
Read to Ahava!
Click here for flyer Read to Ahava Ahava would love for you to come meet her and read to her.
Find out more »Ahava is Back!
Ahava loves to be read to so much that she will be back on December 27! Click here for flyer Read to Ahava
Find out more »May 2017
Book Signing at Mindfair Books
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.
Find out more »July 2017
Macy’s Charity Challenge
Join or Support the Healing Companions Team in the Challenge!
Find out more »August 2017
September 2017
Jane Miller ~ Book Discussion with live Q&A
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.
Find out more »November 2017
Webinar – Dogs Have Issues Too: Helping Dogs Cope With Stress
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 distress. Due to time constraints we will not be focusing on the brain’s role. The stress reduction techniques that will be discussed include breathing, acupressure…
Find out more »May 2018
Book Signing – Ben Franklin/Mindfair Books
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.
Find out more »June 2018
July 2018
Dog Days of Summer
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!
Find out more »October 2018
Healing Companions, Inc. to Present at CWRU Reunion
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.
Find out more »January 2019
Come Visit Us at Northwest Bank
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 shelter dogs who in turn transform the lives of those severely limited by their mental illness, training these dogs as their psychiatric service dogs. A…
Find out more »February 2019
Service and Support Animals with Jane Miller
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 (ESAs) and Service animals, and the people that they can support. This is part of Student Senate Health and Wellness Working Group lecture series focusing…
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