THE Conference for Animal Welfare Professionals, featuring intermediate level content on topics you need to succeed in your life-saving work leading people and helping animals.
Featuring four tracks that will provide the professional development you want:
Fundraising
Industry Innovations
Internal & External Communications
Strategic Workforces
Three Keynotes:
Dan Heath
Phil Gwoke
Dr. Christi Monk-Andrews
Join The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement in New Orleans!
Create a shared, supportive space to explore grounding practices.
The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.
Attendees register once and can attend any of the monthly meditation dates. Don’t forget to add the dates to your calendar to ensure you don’t miss out on any sessions.
About the Host
Jyothi Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.
Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.
In this webinar, we will build on the information presented in “Intro to Behavior Medications” to take your knowledge to the next level. Delve into the nitty-gritty details of behavioral pharmacology as it relates to the following:
We will also discuss specific considerations for performance dogs, including the impact of behavior meds on learning and memory, and possible ethical questions that may arise when deciding whether or not to medicate a dog who is actively showing and competing.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
Presenter: Jennifer Summerfield, DVM
For far too long, social work has conspicuously ignored companion animals’ impact on human well-being and functioning, the powerful human-animal attachments that enhance or hinder clients’ responses to interventions, and the Links between inter-personal and inter-species violence. A systemic “PAWS” Gap — People and Animals’ Welfare and Safety – in social work training and practice makes social workers ill-equipped for the “3-Rs” — Recognition, Response, and Referral — regarding clients’ concerns involving animals. The PAWS Gap affects clients’ quality of life, decision-making, and potential escalation into domestic, child, elder and animal abuse.
This webinar will identify six reasons why social workers should be aware of human-animal relationships and nine career opportunities, with action steps, to reduce the ”PAWS” Gap, improve the delivery of services, identify clients’ risk and resiliency factors, enhance social and environmental justice, and improve responses to all vulnerable members of families and communities.
Mental health is a challenge for shelter and rescue staff, many struggling with burnout and compassion fatigue, and the data proves it. Roughly 90% of shelter staff reported high levels of compassion fatigue according to a 2023 Best Friends study titled “Quality of Life Assessment: A study of U.S. animal shelter staff well-being.”
As the demands of animal welfare continue to intensify, it becomes crucial to recognize and address the toll it can take on the people working tirelessly behind the scenes. Often, organizations make it the individual’s responsibility to solve this challenge by providing self-care tips or meditation apps. While these are helpful tools, the vital topic of how to find staff well-being solutions organization-wide is often overlooked. We’re addressing exactly that in this live webinar featuring
This panel will be moderated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Amanda Weiss, PsyD, who consulted with Best Friends staff on the 2023 study.
These experts will share their experiences recognizing the need for change in their organizations to prioritize staff well-being and delve deep into the challenges along with practical solutions to achieve it. Register now and join live on June 26 at 5pm ET.
Affordable Group Pricing Options Available!
Groups of five or more: don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to provide your entire clinic team with RACE® CE-approved kitten-specific training and education at an unbeatable price! Contact webevents@kittencoalition.org today to secure your team’s spot and unlock exclusive savings!
The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference is a kitten-focused, virtual event intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or veterinary technician schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.
This one-day conference will include sessions on kitten hospitalization, spay/neuter techniques, upper respiratory tract infections, diarrhea, kitten toxicities, fetal and neonatal mortality, and more! Explore the full conference lineup here.
Since this is a virtual event, you’ll have an opportunity to gain valuable insights and to have your questions answered by some of the most knowledgeable veterinary experts —without having to travel. Registration includes access to on-demand recordings of the sessions after the October 20, 2024 conference date.
The National Kitten Coalition is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) approved provider for RACE® CE. This conference program (AAVBS Course Number: 20-1194430) has been approved by the AAVSB for 6.5 credits of live, interactive RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
The 2024 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference will be recorded. The on-demand recorded version of the conference and CE quizzes are also being submitted for RACE® CE approval. All who register for the live conference will also have access to the recorded sessions and optional quizzes through December 31, 2024.
Ask National Kitten Coalition’s kitten experts, Dr. Emily Coleman and Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom,’ your most pressing kitten questions!
We recommend that you submit your questions during registration, but we will allow you to submit them live during the webinar. Any questions posed during the conference should be framed in a generalized manner to ensure that responses remain informative and do not constitute personalized medical advice.
If you think of questions after registration, you can also submit questions anytime before the webinar using this link – https://forms.gle/DPsr9vseSfK3k2VaA
Disclaimer:
The information provided during this webinar is for general educational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Attendees should consult with their own veterinarians or other qualified professionals regarding specific cases or medical conditions.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Register now for this FREE webinar!
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs at The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Disasters can affect anyone. Before the disaster hits, it is vital to prepare to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency.
This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Register now for this FREE webinar!
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Colette Junod, L.M.S.W, President Justice for Paws. Embark on a transformative journey with our session “Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue” tailored for the heroes who care for neonatal kittens. This enlightening presentation delves into the unique challenges faced by caregivers, offering a sanctuary of knowledge to combat burnout and stress. Discover the intricate link between brain function and stress, and arm yourself with practical, evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation. You’ll learn to craft a personalized stress management plan, integrating coping strategies with insights from neuroscience to navigate the demanding world of feline rescue. This session is designed to support your mental well-being, ensuring you’re equipped to continue your invaluable work with these fragile creatures, while also safeguarding your own resilience.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Register now for this FREE webinar!
There’s a new, free self-paced course available at Maddie’s® University, and it’s all about facilitating successful adoptions!
This course provides guidance for navigating the entire adoption process, with an emphasis on adoption counseling. The course demonstrates the general adoption counseling process and then dives into adoption counseling for pets with behavior or medical conditions. Text content is supported by videos, infographics and exercises. All videos are shareable and all infographics are available for download so you can use them in training.
“This course goes deep on adoption counseling for cats and dogs and spans a number of interconnected topics,” co-author Rachel Jones shares. Topics include:
The Adoption Counseling course is eligible for 2.0 hours of credit from the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).
