Human-Animal Interaction Conference 2025

People, Animals and Nature: The Restorative Power of Relationship

The 21^st century is bringing greater awareness to the life-enriching interconnectedness between people, animals and the environment. Animal-assisted therapy, nature-based education and farm-based programs illustrate the diverse approaches social workers, educators, mental health practitioners, physicians and others are exploring and applying to enhance quality of life for all.

Join this dynamic two-day conference hosted by The Sam and Myra Ross Institute at Green Chimneys and presented in partnership with University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work and Institute for Human Animal Connection.

In the “living classroom” of Green Chimneys’ farm setting, learn best practices and exchange ideas with experts and peers in a wide range of professions that utilize animal-assisted and nature-based models. Participants will collaborate through interactive group work, discussions and hands-on learning with animals to facilitate the well-being of people, animals and the natural world through models that bring these elements together.

Who should attend hai2025?

• Mental Health Professionals with an interest in the human-animal connection
• Educators
• School Teachers
• Child and Animal Welfare Professionals
• Veterinary Practitioners
• Animal-Assisted Service Program Administrators
• Advocates and Explorers of the relationship between people, animals and the environment

Have a question about the conference content?

See the Conference Program for details, or please contact Michael Kaufmann via mkaufmann@greenchimneys.org.

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