Coastal Learning Center-Monmouth would like to share with you our animal assisted counseling program. The link below offers research conducted by Cynthia Chandler, explaining the numerous benefits of animal assisted counseling and animals in the classroom. We hope you enjoy meeting the members of our extended school family.
Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling and School Settings

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Here is Rosie our therapy dog in training.  This adorable pup keeps our students bright and cheery as they take her for a walk during counseling sessions and enjoy her happy disposition.  She truly is a great addition to our family at Coastal Learning Center.

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Falcore is our bearded dragon who has a personality like no other.  Here he is seen pushing himself up against the front of his habitat greeting the students.  Falcore enjoys different types of food including blueberries, lettuce, strawberries, and even crickets.  The students have the opportunity to hold and experience his pleasant demeanor each day.

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Meet Gizmo, our campus bunny rabbit.  This two year old ray of sunshine has stolen the hearts of many as he hops around the room and enjoys being pet by all.  His presence in the school creates such an enjoyable experience for the students and the staff involved.  

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We have two guinea pigs in our animal room.  Their names are Sage and Apple.  These compassionate animals are well trained and provide a relaxing experience for our students.  They are well taken care of and provided with hay, lettuce, and treats.

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Our two Red-eared Slider turtles are basking in the rays of light from their dry dock.  The students have named them Myrtle the Turtle and Hershey Squirt.  Our students are able to observe these turtles in their tank and are able to feed them while caring for them each day.  These turtles are currently only a few months old and are going to get as big as 12 inches and can live up to 20 years.