Arvada Young Professionals Member Meeting (3rd Wednesdays)

Description

Our mission at Arvada Young Professionals is to positively shape the future of Arvada through professional development, community involvement, and building authentic relationships. 2021 is all about community leadership experiences.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR HOUR WITH AYP
As a member of Arvada Young Professionals you get access to monthly member meetings, networking and social events. This month we will explore how a non-profit works with Linda Chassman. Linda is the Co-Founder and Executive Director from Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado (AATPC), right here in Arvada. Please read on for Linda's biography posted on the AATPC website.

MEETING BREAKDOWN
Introductions
AYP and Chamber news/updates
How a Non-Profit Works with Linda Chassman ~ Q&A style
Your Takeaways: How you can get involved
Closing

Please register for this meeting - click Register on the right side of the page on desktop or at the bottom of your screen on mobile.
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ABOUT Linda Chassman Craddock, Ph.D., LMFT, CAAP
Linda Chassman is a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist in Colorado and California and has been working with clients since 1986. Before starting AATPC, she had a successful private practice for over 20 years as well as directing several agencies treating severe trauma and chemical addiction.

Dr. Chassman (Dr. Linda) is also an educator, having taught at California State University at Fullerton and CU Denver for 14 years, and consulted to residential treatment programs throughout the U.S. She and her first animal partner, Norman, provided animal assisted therapy for more than 15 years with a variety of clients, including children, adolescents, adults and couples. Dr. Chassman opened Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado with the inspiration and assistance of Mazey, her former feral kitten that she raised after Mazey and her siblings were found outside in freezing weather. Sadly, Mazey passed away at only 17 months, but made a strong impact on those she helped.

In addition to holding a Doctoral degree in Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Clinical/Community Psychology, Dr. Chassman has advanced certificates in: Animal Assisted Psychotherapy, Animals and Human Health: Animal Assisted Therapy Activities & Learning, Treatment of Child Abuse, & Treatment of Adult Children of Alcoholics. She and Rupert have been Certified as a therapy team from Professional Therapy Dogs of Colorado since 2011. She has lectured around the world and has several professional publications to her credit.

In her private life Dr. Chassman is married with two children and several adopted animals. She volunteers weekly socializing challenging cats at Cat Care Society. in Lakewood, CO.
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ABOUT AYP
Arvada Young Professionals is a program of the Arvada Chamber of Commerce. Its mission is to positively shape the future of Arvada through professional development, community involvement, and building authentic relationships.

Visit arvadachamber.org/AYP to explore the many benefits of being a member of Arvada Young Professionals. AYP members also get access to Chamber programs at a discounted rate.

For a printable membership brochure, visit arvadachamber.org/AYPBrochure