Youth-focused 

Animal bonding

Empowering the Youth through

 Paws for Peace -- Buddies Not Bullies -- Digital Detox -- Identity Quest -- Emotional Safari

Welcome to the Youth Programs page at the Animal Bonding Center. We believe in the potential of our youth, the architects of tomorrow. Facing challenges like anxiety, bullying, and the impacts of social media, they deserve comprehensive support. Our innovative programs—such as Paws for Peace, Buddies Not Bullies, and Digital Detox—provide the resources and animal-bonding solutions needed for effective personal development. At the Animal Bonding Center, we are dedicated to nurturing young lives through education and the healing power of animals.

In Partnership with Bunny Gurus (#1 Rated Therapeutic Bunny Program in SF Bay Area) & DeepSAFE Technology (Deeper Security and Safer Technology for People and Enterprises).

Paws for Peace: Anxiety and Stress Relief Program

This program offers a calming atmosphere where youth interact with various animals to learn relaxation and mindfulness techniques, all while enjoying the comforting presence of our therapy animals. 

Objectives: Provide a soothing environment to engage with animals and reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress, utilizing the calming presence of animals to teach coping strategies and mindfulness practices.

Expected Outcomes

Buddies Not Bullies: Anti-Bullying Workshop

Participants engage in guided activities with animals that teach responsibility, care, and empathy, aiming to draw connections between the treatment of animals and human interactions.

Objectives: Foster empathy and compassion through animal care activities to address and mitigate bullying behaviors. 

Expected Outcomes

Digital Detox: Managing Social Media and Screen Time

This program combines practical lessons on the impact of excessive screen time with engaging, hands-on activities with animals that encourage physical presence and interaction.

Objectives: Encourage healthier digital habits through education about digital risks paired with animal interaction activities that promote real-world connections. 

Expected Outcomes

Pathways Program: Addressing Substance Abuse and Addiction

Integrating animal bonding with traditional recovery methods, this program provides support and companionship through therapy animals to help youths in addiction recovery.

Objectives: Use therapy animals to support emotional healing and complement traditional rehabilitation efforts for adolescents struggling with substance use.

Expected Outcomes

Identity Quest: Exploring Self and Community

Through group discussions, personal reflection, and animal bonding activities, this program helps participants explore aspects of personal identity, self-esteem, and their roles within the community. 

Objectives: Explore personal identity and self-esteem through group activities and animal-assisted therapy, helping participants understand their place in the community. 

Expected Outcomes

Emotional Safari: Emotional Intelligence Development

This program focuses on developing emotional intelligence by interacting with animals, teaching participants to recognize and respond to animal emotions, which mirrors learning to manage human emotions. 

Objectives: Enhance emotional intelligence by teaching participants to identify and manage both animal and human emotions.

Expected Outcomes

Inspiring the Next Generation through Animal Bonds

At the Animal Bonding Center, we harness the unique power of human-animal relationships to foster emotional and cognitive growth in our youth, blending science and empathy to transform lives. Join us in discovering the profound impact of animal bonding on personal development and well-being.

Through our partnership with Bunny Gurus and DeepSAFE Technology, we have been fortunate to pursue this mission to bring animal bonding everywhere in person and in the digital world.

Your generous donation helps us provide life-changing therapy and support to those in need.