Learning & Wellness
One Spirit of Love, llc.

Spirit of Love: Animal-assisted learning & wellness

Spirit of Love is my family-run animal-assisted learning and wellness program. Founded in 2018. We create individualized programs that meet learning and wellness needs. Our goal is to promote life-long learning and wellness by nurturing the human-animal bond.

WE ARE LOCATED IN MARYLAND AND OFFER BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL PROGRAMS.

  • Mission Statement & Vision

    The mission of Spirit of Love: Learning & Wellness is to provide animal-assisted learning and wellness services  to promote life-long learning, health and wellness though the human-animal bond.

    To nurture the human-animal bond by creating a relaxed and fun environment to promote therapeutic interventions and engaged experiential learning, improving cognitive, social, and physical and emotional well-being.  To inspire and conduct scientific research in the field of animal-assisted therapy to enhance the quality of life for all.  To encourage, recognize and develop dedicated animal-assisted therapy and education research within the scientific community.

  • Animal-Assisted Learning & Wellness

    Programs are available for individuals and groups:
    * Tutoring for all ages
    *  Animal-Assisted Education/Learning
    * Content-Focused Tutoring
    * Writing Coaching
    ​*  Workshops ~ Individualized and developed in accordance with intended goals.  Workshops include, but are not limited to the following:
                  ~  Life Skills
                  ~ Animal-Assisted Learning
                  ~ Leadership & Team-Building Activities

  • Programs

    Consultation
    A consultation will take place to provide the best individual program development.  The consultation will be conducted before the program begins.  It is a wonderful opportunity for a meet-and-greet and goals/outcomes to be established.


    Individualized Program
    On-going Assessments and Evaluations - Evaluations will follow each session.

    Team Conferences half way through each program and a final evaluation conference at the end of each program.
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    ​Safety lesson will begin each program.


Meet the Animal Team

  • Kenobi

    SUPPORT DOG

    Kenobi’s playfulness always brightens the day.

  • Maverick

    Support Dog

    Currently In-Training

  • Chewie

    Support Bunny

    Chewie’s a gentle and friendly retired 4H bunny.

  • Griswald

    Support Cat

    Griswald is a sweet and cuddly maincoone mix.

Why one Spirit of Love is special…

  • Caring Instructor & Loving Animals!
    • Incorporates a whole body aspect of wellness
    • Provides opportunities for kinesthetic learning
    • Experience compassion for others
    • Naturally promotes responsibility and life skills
    • Takes place in a variety of environments with animals specially trained with specific criteria
    • Individualized programs focus on unique goals
    • Program plans are on-going and team-centered
    • Educational Programs meet state education core standards

… And is founded, designed, and practiced in LOVE

Testimonials

“My son could not read when he began working with Colleen and Kenobi. After just a few session, his confidence grew and within a couple of months he was reading full sentences. Thank you!”

AAL Participant

“I was not in a healthy state when I began virtual wellness sessions with Colleen. As soon as we met, I knew we would work well together. She is kind and so knowledgable. My life has improved so much!

AAW Participant

“Spirit of Love brought a great joy to our career day at school. The students were thrilled to interact with the support dog and hamster. Their faces brightened during the presentation.”

School Representative