Sobriety & Self-care with Therapy Dogs

🐕About SoulPaws
SoulPaws® unleashes the healing power of the human-animal connection. Founded in 2016, SoulPaws is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, evidence-based mental health support by blending trauma-aware, clinician-led care with animal-assisted interventions. Animals are powerful co-regulators of human emotion, helping our nervous systems feel safe enough to connect, reflect, and heal.

🐾About this Healing Circle
The Phoenix is excited to welcome SoulPaws for a sobriety-focused Healing Circle at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Amy Epner, PhD, will facilitate, and licensed therapy dogs from Rancho Coastal Humane will join us as active partners in the circle.
What to expect

Calm: A short guided grounding practice and quiet time with the therapy dogs to help your body settle.

Connect: Gentle interaction with the dogs, building a sense of safety and belonging.

Heal: Reflection and conversation about recovery, resilience, and connection, with skills you can carry into your sobriety beyond the circle.

Space is limited to 20 people, so please RSVP to save your spot.

📍 Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
💛 Free · Limited to 20 participants