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HOW TO BECOME AN ASSISTANT IN IAA

To become an Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) assistant, you must complete a training program recognized by the AAI National Guidelines. The program includes a preparatory, basic, and advanced course, including theoretical and practical training and an internship.

Upon completion of the program and approval, the caregiver is registered in the Ministry of Health's national DigitalPet system, along with the animals recognized as suitable for AAA.

It is essential to contact an accredited training body, such as FORMER, to follow the required path and obtain the necessary qualification.

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HOW TO CERTIFY OUR ANIMALS

How to certify an animal for AAI?

To participate in Animal Assisted Interventions (AAI), the animal must be evaluated for health and behavior by a Veterinarian Expert in AAI, according to National Guidelines.

Once approved, the animal is registered in the National DigitalPet System and subjected to the required health and behavioral checks over time.

Certification protects the animal's well-being first and foremost and guarantees safety and professionalism in interventions.

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FILMMAKER

-Nicola Bozzo-

Nicola Bozzo is a filmmaker with a particular sensitivity for intimate and authentic storytelling.

He is the author of documentaries and audiovisual projects, including those produced internationally. Through cinematic images and a human perspective, he brings to life stories, emotions, and personal experiences with depth and sensitivity.

Vimeo.com/nicolabozzo

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PHOTOGRAPH

-Chiara Rebolino-

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PSYCHOLOGY

-Linda Lorenzini-

I'm Linda Lorenzini, a psychologist registered with the Lombardy Order of Psychologists and a specialist at the H. Bernheim School of Psychotherapy in Vicenza, a path that is enriching the way I meet and accompany people through their stories.

For years, I've worked with children and young people with disabilities, an experience that has allowed me to explore not only their stories, but also those of the families who support them every day. It's precisely from these encounters that I've developed a particular interest in family experiences, relationships, and everything that's often difficult to put into words.

Animals have always been a part of my life: I grew up with a great passion for cats, and now I live with two cats and a Labrador, who is also introducing me to the world of dogs. I love their sensitivity, their presence, and the unique way they connect with us. This attention to sensitivity and connection is also part of the way I approach people's stories.

In my work as a psychologist, I want to create a space where people feel welcomed and listened to with respect, without judgment. A place where they can share their stories at their own pace, listen to their feelings, and try to better understand what they're going through.

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PET SITTER

The Legame Invisibile Association will also offer a professional pet sitting service for dogs and cats, provided exclusively by trained professionals who have completed specific courses and are prepared to properly care for the animal.

A pet sitter isn't just someone to whom you entrust your pet, but someone who understands and respects its needs, habits, communication, and behavioral characteristics, ensuring attention, safety, and well-being even in the owner's absence.

We will therefore make our professionalism and expertise in human-animal relationships available through this service, with trained pet sitters attentive to the different needs of dogs and cats and, above all, respecting their individuality.

The course will be held at Former's offices: Via di Sottoripa 1A/69 (or 1A/89, 5th-6th floor), 16124 Genoa.

USEFUL NUMBERS:

Clinic number: 377 55142567

Emergency doctor number: 347 3027920

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HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND PET GIVERS...

-We are here for you too-

Our Association Invisible Bond aims to take care of those who take care of them too.

During Animal-Assisted Interventions, our commitment extends beyond the patients. We also dedicate time and attention to healthcare workers, caregivers, and volunteers, who are key pillars of the facilities and patients' daily lives.

Encountering animals offers them a precious moment of relief: healthcare workers can ease emotional tension, caregivers regain energy to return to their rooms and face often painful and complex situations, while volunteers, with their simplicity and generosity, find enthusiasm and renewed strength.

Caring for those who care means supporting the entire community of the facility, creating well-being, closeness and new energy.

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