Programs

Spirit of love, LLc

Living a vocation of light and love

About 

One Spirit of Love

SPIRIT OF LOVE IS A FAMILY RUN ANIMAL-ASSISTED LEARNING AND WELLNESS PROGRAM THAT AIMS TO DEVELOP AND FACILITATE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE LIFE-LONG LEARNING, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS BY NURTURING THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND.

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

Spirit of Love is a family run animal-assisted learning and wellness program that aims to develop and facilitate individualized programs to promote life-long learning, health, 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.

    ​Safety lesson will begin each program.


Meet the Team

  • Colleen Marie

    FOUNDER

    Managing Member, Equine Specialist and Lead Instructor

  • Bill

    INSTRUCTOR

    Support Services and Animal Care

  • Kenobi

    SUPPORT DOG

    Kenobi’s playfulness always brightens the day.

  • Maverick

    Support Dog

    Currently In-Training

Testimonials

Why 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

“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

Meet Spirit

​Spirit was our founding partner and namesake. He was a sweet, funny and loving American Paint Horse. Spirit loved playing with the other horses in the field, going on trail rides and carrots!  He was a wonderful all-around horse who inspired all who worked with him.

Newsletter

A Personal Letter