The combination of Wolf Connection’s® experiential curriculum, designed by founder Teo Alfero, and the presence of these magnificent animals allows the men and women who engage in Wolf Therapy™ and Wolfdog Therapy™ to grow, mature, develop their character, and nurture the following qualities after observing the wolves:
- Identify the characteristics of a healthy peer-group and reduce aggression, segregation, and peer rivalry
- Develop constructive community based on understanding, love and respect in order to increase collaboration and mutual acceptance
- Learn effective communication skills both in positive and challenging situations
- Focus on their impulses, feelings and emotions in positive ways
- Learn to forgive and give others (and themselves) a second chance
- Reflect on the true meaning of loyalty, honesty, integrity, courage, perseverance, success and failure, contribution to society, commitment, sense of purpose, leadership, and self confidence
- Deepen their understanding and respect for all forms of life
- Self confidence with an outgoing personality and a positive attitude
- Being true to your nature and purpose
- The ability to discern … a sense of right and wrong, valuing what is fair
- Effective communication techniques, and the ability to work out differences effectively
- Self identity and group identity … able to differentiate characteristics, similarities and differences
- Positive influence in their peer groups
- Cooperation and Team Work
- Leadership and decision making
- Increase environmental and social awareness
- Desire to help others and contribute to the community
- Tracking and hunting: concentration, focus, strategy, taking action
- Curiosity and desire to learn
- Creativity and problem solving
- Adaptability to change and fluidity in various situations
- Ability to deal with both success and failure
- Care of the environment … only take what you need and recycle
- Respect of the elders … care and guidance of the young
- Appreciate the importance of tradition and rite of passage
- Silence and contemplation
- The ability to stay present, in the moment … dealing with the present without bringing up the past
- Empathy, Acceptance, Compassion, and Patience
- How to truly have fun … not at the expense of others
- How to process emotions in a healthy way
- To open up and give life a chance … another chance
- To be an effective administrator of resources
- Responsible sexuality
- Joy, love, happiness
- Health and healthy living … eating, sleeping, hygiene
- The process or learning and growing up
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