The Winston School Emotional Support Animal Therapy Program

In recognition of the multifaceted challenges that students face in their educational journey, The Winston School has an emotional support animal therapy program. It is designed to provide a safe haven for students grappling with emotional stressors. It aims to foster emotional well-being, enhance mental health, and create a compassionate and inclusive school environment.

The Winston School Emotional Support Animal Therapy Program provides a range of benefits for the school community, including:

Stress Reduction: Interacting with therapy animals has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and promote a sense of calmness.

Enhanced Emotional Health: Regular contact with therapy animals can improve mood, boost self-esteem, and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Building Resilience: Students develop coping skills and emotional resilience through interactions with therapy animals, helping them better navigate challenges.

Sense of Belonging: The program fosters a supportive and empathetic school culture, creating a stronger sense of belonging among students.

Acknowledging the connection between emotional well-being and academic success, The Winston School fosters an environment where every student can thrive emotionally, academically, and socially.

Our program brings well-trained and temperamentally-suited animals onto the school campus, including: