AIR: You and the police force have been involved with AIR for several years. Please share your thoughts on this partnership. Chief Garofalo: We are honored to work with Trish and Kurt. They have provided help for so many over the years and no matter when we call, they come running. We have had some…
DetailsStudent mental health is a growing issue on college campuses and has become more so since the pandemic started. The national Healthy Minds Study (HSM) shows that nearly seven million college students meet criteria for a clinically significant mental health problem. In April 2021, a survey by the American Council on Education reported 73 percent of college presidents…
DetailsWe are thankful for the dedication of all our volunteers who have helped AIR reach so many people – from elementary schools to nursing homes – in 2021. A special thank you to: Laura Cerrito, who coordinates volunteers for events, including the annual Miki Open AIR event and Taste of Hope Shauna Moses, who coordinates AIR board meetings,…
DetailsSince July, Attitudes in Reverse has been visiting the 50 residents of Artis Senior Living in Princeton Junction on a weekly basis. “The importance of having a dog in memory care can be seen immediately,” said Sara Thompson, Director of Life Enrichment. “The moment a wagging tail walks through the door, smiles plaster on our residents’…
DetailsA recap of some AIR’s media coverage NJ Attitudes In Reverse® and Hopewell Valley School District School-Based Therapy Dog Partnership – covered by News12. See video here. AIR School-Based Therapy Dog program – See video here. Therapy Dogs aren’t just a teacher’s pet at these NJ Schools. They’re staff – covered by NJ.com. See…
DetailsKaylee, an AIR® team member, shares with us a powerful point of view from a sibling’s perspective in remembering her sister, Emily, whom we lost too soon. On January 29, 2021, my little sister Emily Murillo chose to end her life. In her short 17 years here, she suffered a lot, from dealing with ruthless bullies…
DetailsImportance of Training your Dog By Katelyn Baker, AIR® Co-Founder January is National Train Your Dog Month. As we close out the month, Katelyn Baker shares some thoughts on the importance of training, and building a relationship with your dog. Consistent, positive training from the start will significantly benefit you and your dog…and will start you on a path to having a future therapy dog! Most…
DetailsWhen I asked Tricia Baker how her son committed suicide she kindly said, “We do not say ‘committed suicide.’ This stems from the old belief that suicide is a crime.” – By Mary Alice Stephenson, Contributor Style & Beauty Expert, Founder GLAM4GOOD When I asked Tricia Baker how her son committed suicide, she kindly said, “We…
DetailsEwing Schools Release: Attitudes In Reverse® and Ewing Public Schools Partner to Improve Student Mental Health and Prevent Suicide Submitted by Maria Petsos, District Supervisor of Special Education, Ewing Public Schools Thirteen years ago, Kurt and Tricia Baker and their daughter Katelyn lost Kenny, their son and brother respectively, to suicide. Soon after the…
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