Our Community Day was a huge success! Approximately seventy children and their families came to our newly opened clinic in Long Neck for a time of connection and fun! Engaging activities including make-and-take Dixie Cup Flowers and sticker art, face painting by Jess Horton from Fancy Face, and movement time in our sensory gym, monkey bar hallway, and rock climbing walls. Kiddos and their families then enjoyed an ice cream treat served by some of Uncle David's Ice Cream best scoopers.

They not only served some delicious Hopkins Farm Creamery ice cream, but entertained us all by showing off their dance moves and enthusiasm throughout the entire day.

Families had opportunity to explore the uniquely functional space and learn about the therapeutic services that Child Inspires offers to the community.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to those who attended and/or supported our grand opening events.

Welcome to our Newest Team Member!

Child Inspired is beyond thrilled to announce the introduction of our latest addition to the practice, Ms. Lisa Tudor. Lisa will be offering a "pawsitively" innovative approach to serving children and families in southern Delaware. Below are some of the ways that Lisa will be adding to our Child Inspired toolbox.

Coaching Services

In this coaching space, the client is offered a judgment free and confidential space to reflect and explore current challenges so that next steps forward feel aligned with personal values and goals. Coaches are partners for parents or caregivers in reflecting and exploring thoughts or behaviors that support a desired outcome.

Peer-support Group - This is a coach facilitated peer support group for individuals that have a common challenge. The coach encourages discussion and offers prompting questions while maintaining the integrity of the group’s purpose.

Wags In Learning & Doing (W.I.L.D)

This is canine-assisted activity where a client, skilled canine handler/facilitator and canine come together for experiential learning. Topics may include:

1. Exploring what and how dogs learn
2. Observing how the dog feels 
3. Making thoughtful choices
4. Interpreting body language
5. Applying positive reinforcement principles
6. Practicing empathy through meeting a dog’s need for rest, water, potty break, etc.
7. Learning safety with dogs 

Canine-Assisted Psychotherapy

The involvement of a dog and its handler is included in the treatment plan and outcomes are tracked and measured by the therapist. The therapist and handler collaborate on client needs and involve the dog in the session based on the dog’s interest and capacity to support the intervention.