Barbara Vokatis
I am a professor, author, keynote speaker, and therapy dog partner. At SUNY Oneonta, I teach literacy courses to both future and current teachers. As a researcher, I research learning in innovative courses, innovative inquiry spaces for children, and children’ experiences in my innovative dog therapy lab in a local elementary school. Speaking about innovation in education, especially in the area of Animal-Assisted Education, is my passion. In addition, I am also an author of several books in the area of Animal-Assisted Education in educational settings, such as “Teachers and Therapy Dog Teams: Innovative Collaborations to Make a Difference for Children,” and a children’s book (“Carmel Goes to School”) with the therapy dog theme.
Healing
Surviving Grief After a Suicide Loss
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Celebrities
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Depression
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Celebrities
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Family
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By Lisa Sugarman
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Healing
Finding Your Inner Peace: Mindfulness, Pause, and Presence
By Jackie DeLise
Pause
The space between thoughts, the space between words, the space between action, the space between breaths - this is the pause –...
Coaching
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Mindset
Dream Diaries: What Your Dreams Reveal About You
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