Canine-enriched Walking Talking Coaching program - it's got legs!

Park Ridge PS Principal David Mann knows the benefits of human-canine interactions.
He is enthusiastic about the 'Canine-enriched Walking Talking Coaching Program' and how it can increase wellbeing for his school community, all students, teachers, caregivers and residents within a five kilometre radius of the school. Across a 12 month span the local community will have access to: an Appreciative Inquiry workshop with Tom Brunzell and the Berry Street team, individual, group and large public events facilitated by highly qualified Positive Education coaches. This coaching will help you identify your strengths, practice savouring positive experiences and build wellbeing.

Public Health data reflects that many members of our community are functioning rather than flourishing, anxiety regardless of age and stage, is at a record high, having negative impacts on personal happiness and health, relationships, school and work satisfaction and performance. Wellbeing coaching is one of the most effective ways to educate and practice much needed wellbeing skills . Current neuroscience reflects the benefits of Canine-Assisted Education within a variety of populations and settings, including: decreased levels of anxiety, improved mood and increased stamina to focus and learn. The program can be flexibly adapted to a non- canine coaching practice.