HugglePets In The Community

We are proud to have hosted a visit from @KensingtonRoyal showcasing our Animal Assisted Therapy sessions. We really enjoyed the visit during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek spotlighting how animals can improve our wellbeing & support the local community #wolverhampton @WolvesCouncil

SCHOOL DOG PROGRAMME We are proud to be working with the pupils at @St_Matthias_wlv this year, and can truly say that Murphy the #therapydog has loved it too, playing fetch & even painting! If your #school or organisation would like to access our programmes please contact us

THANK YOU for joining us for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we hope you have enjoyed meeting the #Children and #YoungPeople across the #BlackCountry accessing our programmes. If you would like to get in touch please visit our website and contact us today. hugglepetsinthecommunity.co.uk

MEET MEEKA Although quiet in nature, Meeka really engaged with our programme on Low Mood & Anxiety! This allowed her to talk about her #socialanxiety & gain the support & coping strategies she needed. #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @OurLadyStChad

MEET @DormstonSch YOUNG PEOPLE! The pupils enjoyed engaging with our #animals & #activities at our Wellbeing Workshop. These workshops cover coping with #anxiety, building #confidence & improving #Selfesteem Well done Guys #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

MEET ISOBEL Isobel struggled with her #anxiety, even leading to #panicattacks, but through encouragement and regular sessions to identify coping strategies she blossomed with the HugglePets #animals and team. #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @StPauls_CofE

MEET COLE Cole was struggling with his #friendships with others, but through his engagement with our Animals in his #onetoone sessions he now has the tools to speak up & talk about how he feels. Well done Cole! #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

MEET JAXON Jaxon enjoyed engaging with our #Therapy #Animals during his Animal Assisted #EmotionCoaching sessions with us. He has grown his knowledge of emotions and knows how he feels in certain situations and who he can speak with to help him self regulate. Well Done Jaxon!

MEET ARIYAN Ariyan bravely played with Murphy the #TherapyDog although he didn't feel too confident at first, but with some encouragement, Ariyan made friends with Murphy Well done Ariyan! #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @TWSSandwell @TNLComFund

MEET ANASHE Anashe joined us for a bespoke programme that covered topics such as #ConfidenceBuilding #Anxiety #Resilience & #SelfEsteem She tackled her fears & built her confidence to speak up in the group. #KnowYourselfGrowYourself #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @DovecotesSchool

JOIN US FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2025 This week we will be sharing with you some of our fantastic Children and Young People who have accessed our #AnimalAssistedTherapy programmes This theme this year is on #KnowYourselfGrowYourself Check back tomo!

NEW School #Dog Programme! We have a new programme that allows schools to have Murphy as their very own #SchoolDog. Research has shown that having a dog in school can support children both emotionally & academically click the link to find out more! hugglepetsinthecommunity.co.uk/school-dog-pro…

Thanks to National Lottery players, your funding helps to support projects like @HugglePetsCIC, who provide animal assisted therapy, as well as interventions for those with special needs or people with mental health problems. Find out more: hugglepetsinthecommunity.co.uk @TNLComFund

Thank you for joining us and our animals for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek we hope you have enjoyed our videos! For more information on our #therapy and #wellbeing services here at #hugglepets please visit our website - hugglepetsinthecommunity.co.uk

Let’s go Rock Climbing with Lily our Leopard Geko! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek TOP TIP-Get #outdoors or try a green gym Being out in nature can boost our mental #wellbeing. Going out for a short walk, run or cycle might boost your mood & reduce feelings of #worry

Let’s get SWIMMING like our Tropical Fish! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek TOP TIP - Know when to rest Even a small amount of exercise can help us sleep better. Remember to stay hydrated and give yourself at least an hour or 2 to wind down after exercise and before bed.

Let’s get MOVING with Mervin the African Millipede! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek TOP TIP-Keep moving! Every #step you take counts New habits can be hard to create, but don't let that put you off, everyone starts somewhere-just look at Mervin Remember every min you're moving counts

Let’s get DANCING with Twiggy the Stick Insect! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - Did you know Stick Insects can sway & look like they are dancing? TOP TIP-Use physical activity to switch off Just a few mins of activity can help to switch off from #stress & relieve negative emotions

Lets get #Walking with Murphy and his friend Willow! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek TOP TIP - Move at your own pace Find ways to move that you enjoy & that fit in with your daily routine. There's lot of things like workouts at home or a walk down the local park!

Join Toni AKA Miss Motivator and our #therapy animals this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek for some top tips on how exercise can improve your mental health.

The #NationalLottery supported @HugglePetsCIC provides animal assisted therapy to people with mental health challenges or educational needs. Looking after the animals can help them gain confidence and improve self-esteem. 🦮🫂 #ThanksToYou