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CBS MORNINGS: CALIFORNIA WOLF THERAPY HELPS TEENS LEARN FORGIVENESS, ACCEPTANCE AND TRUST

Teo Alfero, the program’s founder and CEO, says Wolf Connection’s methods are research-based and supports what Indigenous tribes have long-recognized: Humans and wolves have worked together for quite some time.

GOOD DAY LA: HOW TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE MENTAL HEALTH WITH THE HELP OF WOLVES

A unique type of therapy is taking place in Palmdale. It’s called wolf therapy and it allows these animals to interact with at risk youth and others who are dealing with mental health issues. We talked to the man who created ‘Wolf Connection’.

SPECTRUM NEWS: HOW WOLVES ARE HELPING AT-RISK YOUTH RECONNECT WITH THEMSELVES

There’s nothing like going out for a hike in the Antelope Valley to see picturesque views of rocky hilltops, hearing the chirping of birds and howling of wolfdogs from Wolf Heart Ranch.

More than 33 wolfdogs were rescued and brought to the Ranch as part of Wolf Connection’s therapy program that helps at-risk youth and others like Edward Amaya learn how to be in tune with their own emotions. 

NPR: ABUSED WOLVES AND TROUBLED TEENS FIND SOLACE IN EACH OTHER

A strong gust of wind is answered by a chorus of wolf howls in Southern California’s high desert.

Wearing hoodies and well-worn sneakers, city kids make their way up a mountain. Navigating the high desert terrain can be a challenge for some, and a few lag behind. Leading the way is a wolf named Malo.

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ALLIANCE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL’S WOLF
CONNECTION SONG: ‘I AM’

The children learned song-writing, performing and recording at their Wolf Connection® Youth Empowerment Program Spring 2016 with none other than Bibi McGill, lead guitarist and musical director for Beyonce, and singer/songwriter, Stephanie Carcache – among other skills like carpentry, spoken word, movie writing and directing, animal husbandry, and outdoor adventure.

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