Animals 4 Healing

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Our mission is to help children, adults, and veterans who have experienced trauma learn to achieve balance through connecting their body, mind, heart, and spirit through the mutually beneficial bond with animals, nature, music, and movement.

Healing rarely looks the way we expect it to. Some days you’ll feel strong. Other days you’ll need more rest, more grace...
08/12/2026

Healing rarely looks the way we expect it to. Some days you’ll feel strong. Other days you’ll need more rest, more grace, or more support and that’s okay.

Your healing journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. What matters most is that you’re continuing to show up for yourself.

✔️

A heartfelt thank you to Zeze and her handler, Patty, for spending time with us yesterday and sharing the gift of comfor...
07/17/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Zeze and her handler, Patty, for spending time with us yesterday and sharing the gift of comfort. 🐾🩷

Your kindness, generosity, and dedication make such a meaningful difference. The calm presence, gentle companionship, and joy that Zeze brings create moments of connection and healing that our clients truly appreciate.

Thank you both for giving your time and your hearts to our community. We are so grateful for your visit and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

A big thank you to our friend Homer for stopping by to brighten our day! 🐾💛Yesterday, Homer spent time visiting with one...
07/16/2026

A big thank you to our friend Homer for stopping by to brighten our day! 🐾💛

Yesterday, Homer spent time visiting with one of our clients, sharing plenty of calm, comfort, and tail wags along the way. We’re so grateful to Homer and his wonderful volunteer handler, Kevin, for giving their time and helping create such a meaningful experience.

Visits like these remind us just how powerful the human-animal bond can be. Thank you, Homer! We can’t wait to see you again soon!

Grieving the loss of a beloved pet is a reflection of the love you shared. There is no “right” way to grieve, no timelin...
07/15/2026

Grieving the loss of a beloved pet is a reflection of the love you shared. There is no “right” way to grieve, no timeline to follow, and no need to minimize the impact they had on your life.

Mindy Meiering, LCSW’s Rainbow Bridge Deck was created to offer gentle support through one of life’s most difficult goodbyes. Whether you need a moment of reflection, a grounding exercise, a guided meditation, or simply a reminder that your grief is valid, we hope these cards bring a little comfort to your journey.

If you’re grieving a beloved companion today, know this: the love you shared doesn’t end with goodbye. It becomes a part of you, carried in your memories, your heart, and the countless ways they changed your life. 💛🐾

We’ve Made Some Changes to Our EMDR Consultation Schedule!Whether you’re completing your basic training consultation hou...
07/07/2026

We’ve Made Some Changes to Our EMDR Consultation Schedule!

Whether you’re completing your basic training consultation hours or looking for continued support with case conceptualization and clinical decision-making, we’re here to help you grow with confidence.

Take a look at the updated schedule, find a time that works for you, and join us for thoughtful discussion, collaborative learning, and supportive consultation.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

There are no words that feel big enough for a loss like this. Galaxy, you truly were the brightest star in our sky. You ...
07/02/2026

There are no words that feel big enough for a loss like this.
 
Galaxy, you truly were the brightest star in our sky. You had a way of making everyone who walked through our doors feel safe, seen, and loved. Whether someone came in carrying fear, grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, or hope, you met them with the same gentle heart, kind eyes, and unwavering support. You made everyone feel safe in the galaxy. You made the world a better place.
 
Cancer took you far too soon, and honestly... f*** cancer. We weren’t ready to say goodbye, and we don’t think we ever would have been.
 
Thank you for every tail wag, every cuddle, every game, every boop, every silly face, every point with your nose and stomp with your paw, every comforting moment you gave to someone who needed it most, and every life you changed simply by being you.
 
We’ll miss your happy face waiting to greet us. We’ll miss your beautiful eyes staring into our souls. We’ll miss your warmth and unconditional love. We will miss you every day. 
 
Shine bright, just like you always have. We’ll look for the brightest star in the sky and think of you.
 
We love you, Galaxy, VII.

Summer is meant for adventures, but a little preparation goes a long way in keeping your dog safe. ☀️🐾From hot pavement ...
06/25/2026

Summer is meant for adventures, but a little preparation goes a long way in keeping your dog safe. ☀️🐾

From hot pavement and rising temperatures to water safety and tick prevention, there are simple steps you can take to help your dog stay healthy all season long.

Save this post as a quick reference before your next walk, hike, or day at the park. Your dog will thank you for it.



American Veterinary Medical Association. (2024). Warm weather pet safety. https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/warm-weather-pet-safety
Canine Companions. (2025). Hot weather and summer safety recommendations for Canine Companions dogs. Internal puppy raiser and graduate team educational materials.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Preventing tick bites. https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/prevention/index.html
Merck Veterinary Manual. (2023). Heat stroke in dogs. https://www.merckvetmanual.com
American Kennel Club. (2024). Summer safety tips for dogs. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/summer-safety-tips-for-dogs/

As EMDR therapists, we ask clients to access some of their most vulnerable memories, emotions, and beliefs. That work re...
06/24/2026

As EMDR therapists, we ask clients to access some of their most vulnerable memories, emotions, and beliefs. That work requires safety, trust, and a therapeutic relationship where clients feel fully seen and respected.

For LGBTQ+ clients, affirmation is not separate from trauma-informed care. Experiences of rejection, discrimination, bullying, invisibility, and minority stress often become part of the treatment landscape. Understanding these experiences helps us better conceptualize cases, identify targets, and support adaptive healing.



American Psychological Association. (2015). Guidelines for psychological practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people. American Psychologist, 70(9), 832-864. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039906
American Psychological Association. (2021). Guidelines for psychological practice with sexual minority persons. American Psychological Association.https://www.apa.org/about/policy/psychological-sexual-minority-persons.pdf
EMDR International Association. (2023). EMDR therapy overview. [https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy](https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/)
Humanitarian Assistance Programs. (2019). EMDR therapy training materials and consultation guidelines. [https://www.emdrhap.org])
Meyer, I. H. (2003). Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in le***an, gay, and bisexual populations: Conceptual issues and research evidence. Psychological Bulletin, 129(5), 674-697. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.129.5.674
Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.

In EMDR, the goal is not to change a person’s identity. The work is often about helping clients process the experiences,...
06/12/2026

In EMDR, the goal is not to change a person’s identity. The work is often about helping clients process the experiences, messages, and memories that have contributed to shame, fear, rejection, or disconnection.

As those experiences are reprocessed, negative beliefs such as “I don’t belong” or “I have to hide who I am” can begin to shift toward more adaptive beliefs like “I belong,” “I am enough,” and “I can be myself.” Along the way, we help clients strengthen experiences of connection, authenticity, safety, and belonging.

Healing is not just about reducing distress. It’s also about creating space for self-acceptance, joy, and the freedom to live as your authentic self.



Shapiro, F. (2018). Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy: Basic principles, protocols, and procedures (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
EMDR International Association. (2023). EMDR therapy overview. https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/
Humanitarian Assistance Programs. (2019). EMDR therapy training materials and consultation guidelines. https://www.emdrhap.org
American Psychological Association. (2015). Guidelines for psychological practice with transgender and gender nonconforming people. American Psychologist, 70(9), 832–864. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0039906
Meyer, I. H. (2003). Prejudice, social stress, and mental health in le***an, gay, and bisexual populations: Conceptual issues and research evidence. Psychological Bulletin, 129(5), 674–697. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.129.5.674

Everyone has preferences and Galaxy is no exception. 🐾 If you’re looking to become Galaxy’s new best friend, the secret ...
06/09/2026

Everyone has preferences and Galaxy is no exception. 🐾

If you’re looking to become Galaxy’s new best friend, the secret is a scratch above her tail or under her vest, soft pets on her head, and a gentle scratch on her neck. Bonus points if you tell her she’s a very good girl while you’re at it.

What’s your pet’s favorite place to be scratched?

Address

820 Mare Cir
Kaysville, UT
84037

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

(801) 266-4643

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