Emotional Support Animals: Everything You’ve Wanted To Know
Join Connections Health and Paws For Patrick for a free, two-hour workshop designed to explore the role of Emotional Support Animals in mental health treatment through research, real-world experience, and practical guidance.
You’ll Learn:
- What an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is
- Research and therapeutic benefits
- Emotional, social, and physical impacts
- Common misconceptions
- The therapist’s role in ESA recommendations
- Documentation and best practices
- Q&A session
Participants will recieve 2 Continuing Education (CE) credit hours upon successful completion of this course.
This workshop is open to mental health professionals who are curious about the process, ethics, and benefits of emotional support animals. Whether you’re considering how best to support your clients, or just want to understand the system better, you’ll leave informed, empowered, and better equipped to make responsible choices.
Continuing Education Credits will be provided for the following professionals:
- LSW (Licensed Social Worker)
- LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)
- LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
- LCP (Licensed Clinical Psychologist)
- LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Connections Health Center
1854 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201 United States
Paws for Patrick is a non-profit organization improving the mental health of young people through the comfort and connection of animals. Since 2020, Paws for Patrick has impacted over 40,000 lives across all 50 states through our Emotional Support (ESA), Therapy Dog, and Facility Dog programs. You can learn more about their work at pawsforpatrick.org.
