March is national social worker month and this year's 2022 theme that is being recognized is “The Time is Right for Social Work.” Tune in and learn more about the positive contributions of this profession, the endless areas of services they provide and celebrate social workers in our communities!

Laurie Campbell is a bilingual social worker who works with an animal-assisted therapy approach. Her clients throughout the years have included individuals that have experienced a crisis situation, families that are living in a poverty situation, or have difficulties regarding their behaviours or mental health. As a military spouse, she is also aware of the multiple difficulties that military families and spouses may experience, and offers support and counselling for adults, children and youth of military families.

Through her assisted animal therapy with her dog and companion Anoki, Laurie helps her clients feel comfortable, safe and cope with feelings or physical and mental health conditions during their therapy session.

This episode has been sponsored by End of the Leash, the Ottawa Valley’s premier pet boutique, veteran and milspouse owned and operated. Visit them in Petawawa at 3067 Petawawa Blvd.