Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy

01/19/2026

Please join us in welcoming Carley, one of our Intern Therapists!

Carley has ten years’ experience in mental health, working with children and youth, facilitating restorative circles, and leading socio-emotional groups. She offers a strength-based, client-centered approach that's flexible and tailored to your individual needs. She skillfully combines cognitive-behavioural mindfulness, emotion-focused therapy, and compassionate communication to help you get to the root of your feelings and discover what you truly need.

✨ Special Offer: Eligible clients who book with Carley will receive 2 FREE counselling sessions!

Take the first step toward understanding yourself more deeply. Book your session with Carley today!

01/17/2026

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month 💙

Just as this gentle soul finds peace in the simple rhythm of nature, we believe in the healing power of connection—whether with the natural world, with animals, or with each other.

Alzheimer's disease challenges memory and cognition, but research shows that nature-based therapies and animal-assisted interventions can provide meaningful moments of calm, presence, and joy for those living with dementia. These experiences can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and create space for connection that transcends words.

At Dreamcatcher™, we're committed to supporting brain health and providing compassionate care for individuals and families navigating cognitive changes. Sometimes the most powerful therapy happens in the quiet moments—surrounded by nature, in the company of gentle animals.

If you or a loved one could benefit from our therapeutic approach, we're here to help.

01/17/2026

✨𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕!✨

We're excited to share that when Dr. Aubrey Fine visited us for the Animal Assisted Human Services Conference, he generously left 10 copies of a chapter from one of his inspiring books "Afternoons With Puppy: Inspiration From A Therapist And His Animal" for us to share with our community!

These books are available to buy for $12 each. All proceeds will be donated to the PJ Hart Loving Bond Scholarship.

What a wonderful way to take home a piece of Dr. Fine's wisdom while supporting a meaningful cause! 🐾❤️

Interested in getting a copy?

📍 Pick one up in person at 53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB
📧 Or email info@dreamcatcherassociation.com to reserve yours

Please note: Online orders may include additional shipping costs.

01/16/2026

01/16/2026

🌟 Join Our Team at Dreamcatcher™! 🌟

We're looking for compassionate, reliable individuals to make a difference in the lives of animals and our community!

🐴 Weekday (Mon-Fri) Animal Care Volunteers Needed: Help us care for our beloved animals! Duties include feeding, cleaning coops and shelters, collecting and washing eggs, administering medications, and other essential animal care tasks.

💙 Charity Board Members Wanted Are you community-driven and passionate about our mission? Join the Dream Catcher Nature Assisted Therapy Association Charity Board to help with fundraising initiatives, grant applications, event coordination, managing donation platforms and governing the Cost-Share Counselling program. This charity is a separate entity from our organization. Please inquire for more information.

Whether you have a few hours a week or want to contribute your skills to our cause, we'd love to hear from you! No experience necessary—just a caring heart and commitment to making a difference.

📧 Ready to get involved? Use the QR code to start your application or follow this link:https://www.dreamcatcherassociation.com/uploads/6/9/4/0/69408285/volunteer_application_form_2025__fillable_er_.pdf

Once completed, please send your application to: volunteer@dreamcatcherassociation.com

Together, we can create a better world for animals in need. ✨

01/16/2026

The new year brings a perfect opportunity to prioritize your mental health. We direct bill to most major insurance providers including Alberta Blue Cross, ASEBP, Canada Life, Claims X-Change, Coughlin, Equitable Life, GroupHEALTH, Greenshield, Johnston, and Manulife—so accessing care is simple and stress-free.

Whether you're managing stress, anxiety, or navigating life's transitions, our counselling services provide a safe space to start the year with clarity, resilience, and refreshed focus with quality care when you need it.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your visit.

New year, new benefits, new you.

01/15/2026

🌟 𝗣𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵! 🐴

School's out, but the fun's just getting started! Join us for an unforgettable day at our 40-acre ranch where kids aged 7-12 will explore, learn, and play through hands-on animal activities, active games, and creative crafts!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:🐾 Hands-on animal education with horses, donkeys, mini horses, goats, sheep, and chickens 🌲 Exciting outdoor activities and games 🤠 A full day of ranch adventures with our Recreational Therapist and her team!

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
⏰𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🚗𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗢𝗳𝗳: between 8:30 AM-9:00 AM | 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗨𝗽: between 4:00 PM-4:30 PM
📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB
💵𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: $100 per child

Limited spots available! Give your kids a day they'll be talking about for weeks while they make new friends, connect with animals, and enjoy the great outdoors.

𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗻.

To secure your spot, please register by the following dates:
📅January 28th camps - 📝 January 21st
📅February 5th & 6th camps - 📝 January 29th

Please note, we do not have childcare on-site before or after the program, so please plan accordingly.

For more information email us at: info@dreamcatcherassociation.com

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://form.jotform.com/260064956709061

01/15/2026

Big thanks to

Steve MacKenzie, Kellie Tymensen

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

01/08/2026

Dreamcatcher™ is offering 2 complimentary sessions with our compassionate, supervised intern therapists.

Our intern therapists are completing their Master of Counselling through City University of Seattle and are available Monday-Thursday between 12pm-8pm.

Dreamcatcher™ adopts a client matching process to secure the best fit between client and therapist. To ensure you receive the best care, our admin team will have a brief consultation to confirm that your needs align with our intern program.

Reach out to learn more or book your sessions.

📩 info@dreamcatcherassociation.com 🌐 www.dreamcatcherassociation.com

01/08/2026

🌟 𝗣𝗗 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵! 🐴

School's out, but the fun's just getting started! Join us for an unforgettable day at our 40-acre ranch where kids aged 7-12 will explore, learn, and play through hands-on animal activities, active games, and creative crafts!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:🐾 Hands-on animal education with horses, donkeys, mini horses, goats, sheep, and chickens 🌲 Exciting outdoor activities and games 🤠 A full day of ranch adventures with our Recreational Therapist and her team!

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
⏰𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🚗𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗢𝗳𝗳: between 8:30 AM-9:00 AM | 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗨𝗽: between 4:00 PM-4:30 PM
📍𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 53044 RR #213, Ardrossan, AB
💵𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: $100 per child

Limited spots available! Give your kids a day they'll be talking about for weeks while they make new friends, connect with animals, and enjoy the great outdoors.

𝗧𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝘂𝗻.

Please note, we do not have childcare on-site before or after the program, so please plan accordingly.

For more information email us at: info@dreamcatcherassociation.com

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://form.jotform.com/260064956709061

01/02/2026

Have you created any New Year's Resolutions for 2026? What are they and how might you achieve them?

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🎊🎉

A new year means new opportunities for growth, healing, and positive change—and we couldn't be more excited!

To our incredible staff, dedicated volunteers, trusting clients, and yes—even our human services assistance animals who bring comfort in ways words can't—thank you for making last year so meaningful!

This year, we're embracing fresh starts, new breakthroughs, and all the growth that's waiting to unfold. Whether you're beginning your journey or continuing it, we're here and we're ready!

Let's make 2026 a year of healing, hope, and powerful transformation! 🌱🚀
Here's to brighter days, brave steps forward, and all the progress we'll celebrate together!

Dreamcatcher Nature Assisted Therapy