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The outcomes of the partnership will include the co-development and delivery of customized training programs to address the mental health and wellness needs of First Nations communities.
Incorporating animals as a therapeutic toolbox is known to create physiological changes in clients, including increase in oxytocin for a calming effect, increase in endorphins for pleasure effect, and increase in dopamine which causes the reward center effect.
The young men in Aaron Williams’ mentorship group know they can count on him to show up. Week after week. Conversation after conversation.
“Turning resistance into resilience: Adler professor reimagines therapy for change-resistant clients.”
– Fred Hanna
Professor and Co-Founder
Mental Health Awareness Month offers a moment to reflect, care for ourselves, and contribute to a broader conversation about mental health and well-being.
During the IFTA Congress, he did not just present research — Ocampo shared his intersectional experiences as a Mexican immigrant raised in the U.S., a Catholic priest committed to addressing injustices, and a CFT doctoral student being trained to be both a skilled clinician and a morally accountable pastoral leader.
“Through my work, I have seen incredible diversity in what doing better means to different people, and for my thesis, I wanted to explore the broad range of recovery experiences. My hope is that the research would expand our understanding of what recovery can look like.”