Friday, September 26–Dr. Schreiner opened the afternoon session at the Nature-Based Therapeutics Conference-“SPEAK! The Quality of Interactions Between Humans and Animals” with a tribute to CENSHARE founder Dr. RK Anderson at the Minnesota Arboretum. Dr. Anderson’s contributions to the HAI field have left a tremendous legacy and you can listen to Dr. Schreiner’s talk here.

SPEAK! is a conference about human-animal interaction (HAI) and how interacting with animals increases individual health and community well-being. This conference offered a new understanding of how HAI can enhance the work of all people professionals within schools, non-profits, social services, healthcare, community groups, faith-based organizations, and families.