Who is Moon Shadow?
Moon Shadow the Therapy Dog works at Art of Life Counselling providing support, comfort and client specific interventions to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Moon Shadow is a little black and white Staffordshire / Jack Russel cross girl who, because of her very sweet face, small features and playful nature, gives the impression of still being a puppy. She came to live with Mairead and John after she was rescued from a puppy farm where she was a breeding mother. It took a little while for her to realize that she has a forever home but now that she does, she is one very contented, calm and happy girl who is surrounded by love every day. Mairead and Moon Shadow, The Therapy Dog Team, go for long walks every day, and spend just about all of their time together, work, rest and play and then a bit more play.
Once this beautiful girl puts her work coat on though, she is down to business and ready to assist Mairead to help people who are struggling with anxiety due to difficult life experiences or struggling with memories due to trauma from the distant or resent past. Mairead is a Holistic Counsellor, Transpersonal Art Therapist and Animal Assisted Psychotherapist who specializes in working with adults who have experienced childhood trauma. Enough about Mairead. This is Moon Shadows Page.
Moon Shadow is an extremely calm and gentle dog in both her general manner and her physical demeanour. Many people have unfortunately had the experience of falling victim to an untrained dog that has been allowed to injure, jump on and bark at people and other dogs. Moon Shadows high level of training has taught her to use her manners when she greats others. If fear of dogs due to past poor experiences is something that you struggle with Mairead, a Trauma informed Counsellor, is available to assist in shifting fears that may still be haunting you. Mairead Specialises in the recovery of Adult survivors of childhood trauma and has many year experience with the long term affects of domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse. appointment inquiries can be made Email - artoflifewithmairead@gmail.com or Mobile - 0401749967
Moon Shadow and Mairead have not only completed basic dog training to level 5 but have completed the very highly regarded Foundation and Advanced Animal Assisted Therapy Training course with Alpha Dog Training and Lead the Way Institute who are leaders in their field, not only in Australia but also on the global platform. http://leadthewayinstitute.com.au/
