Upcoming Trainings
BCCAN offers all trainings at no cost unless otherwise indicated. To suggest a topic of interest, please contact us at admin@bccan.org
Understanding the Role of and Evaluating Client Appropriateness for an Emotional Support Animal
12/19/2025
​9:00am - 11:00am EST
Virtual via Zoom
This 2-hour training provides a framework for understanding the role of an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) in a person's life and whether a client is an appropriate candidate for an ESA.
Participants will explore ethical, legal, and psychological considerations involved in assessing client needs for an ESA; including:
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Differentiating ESAs from service animals and therapy animals
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A brief understanding of federal and state regulations
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Recognizing the clinician's role and responsibilities in completing ESA documentation. ​
Presented by
Margot Myers, LCSW
Women's Center of Beaver County