Hi everyone! Thanks for the intro and the fun questions, Sarah!
My name is Sharon and I am a Human Animal Bond Facilitator and Human Canine Interaction Strategist. I have a doctorate in Occupational Therapy, with advanced clinical practice in community-based mental health, and have practiced dog training and canine behavior consulting for 16 years, specializing in anxious, reactive, and traumatized dogs. I now have a small business called Human Canine Collaborative, through which I provide coaching, consulting, and classes focused on building skills in nervous system regulation, somatic consent, and trauma-informed professional practices.
To me, a perfect day is spent splashing in a forest creek with my dog, Muggins. If I could have a superpower, I think I would choose breathing under water so I could spend more time in the ocean. I am a lifelong trekkie, so a fictional place I want to visit is the USS Discovery and I would love to be an expert in mushrooms because foraging for food would be great!