Healing Through Paws
A Session with Gabrielle & Jack, Therapy Dog
Dear Pritikin guest Gabrielle Schmidt joins with Jack, her fully certified therapy dog trained through Canine Therapy Corps.
Together, they’ll share how animal-assisted therapy relieves stress, supports healing in physical therapy, and boosts mental health.
Friday, August 29 4:15 pm
Bauer Lecture Hall
✨ Join us for this unique and uplifting session, and experience the healing power of Jack in person!
About the Speaker:
Gabrielle Schmidt, a dear Pritikin guest with a background in psychology and sociology, previously managed the Tails of Redemption program at the Cook County Jail. She has trained with Canine Therapy Corps and Dog Training Elite to support Jack, her certified therapy dog.
About Jack:
Jack is fully certified with Canine Therapy Corps in both Visitation Therapy and Goal-Directed Therapy—their highest levels of certification—allowing him to work not only in volunteer visitation but also in structured therapeutic settings. Follow his journey on Instagram: @jacktherescuetherapist
What You’ll Learn:
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How interaction with therapy dogs can provide stress relief
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Real examples of how Jack helps patients during physical therapy
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Practical ways animal-assisted therapy can support mental health
✨ Join us for this unique and uplifting session, and experience the healing power of Jack in person!