Virtual Puppy Therapy FAQs
Any questions about our virtual Puppy Therapy events?
We've put together these FAQs specifically for our July 29th Virtual Puppy Therapy Event, along with everything you need to know about the 360° puppy therapy sessions, wellbeing talks and creative workshops. If your question isn't answered below, feel free to drop us a message with your question, and we'll aim to get back to you ASAP.
FAQs
What is virtual puppy therapy?
Virtual Puppy Therapy is a new, fun way to experience the benefits of puppy therapy from the comfort of your own home. We have been inundated with requests for virtual pups whilst everyone is waiting for offices to reopen, and have put together a new 360° experience to get you as close to the pups as you would be at our normal events. We’ve also added a host of talks and workshops to the event to give you plenty of different ways to boost your wellbeing whilst we wait for life to return to normal.
How do I access the event?
The Organiser of your event will send you a link to your Access Page, where you’ll be asked to register your details. You’ll then be able to log in to the Event Page where you’ll be able to see the overview of the day and access links to the various sessions that will be taking place.
Can I view it on mobile devices?
Yes. The sessions themselves will be hosted via Vimeo so we can give the ability to view the Virtual Puppy Therapy sessions in 360° video. Whilst you can use this functionality on desktop, if you want to get the full 360° experience on your mobile device you’ll need to download the Vimeo app. You can download the app here.
Google Play: Click here
iOS: Click here
Do I need to attend the full day?
No. Once you have registered your details, you’ll be able to pop in and out of sessions as you wish.
What if I can’t make one of the workshops?
All of the talks & workshops will be made available for you to watch on-demand for 30 days after the event. You’ll be able to access these by logging in on the Event Page as you would on the day itself.
Do I need to participate?
No. Just like our normal events, we wanted to create an experience where you can switch off and relax. You aren’t required to participate and you won’t need to worry about having your camera or microphone on. Some of the sessions are interactive but there is no pressure to get involved if you don’t want to. There will also be a chat feature available for some of the sessions where you can ask questions but this is entirely optional.
Do I need to prepare for any of the workshops?
Please see the overview of the day below for all the information on what you’ll need for each individual session.
Are other companies attending the event?
Yes, although you won’t see or hear anyone else. There will be a chat feature for some of the sessions but you aren’t required to use this.
Where are you broadcasting from?
We are working with the wonderful team at Huddle in Hammersmith to bring you our Virtual Puppy Therapy event. They are offering a one week free trial to all attendees of this event, click here to sign up!
You can find more info on Huddle and their range of innovative working spaces here.
Overview of the day
10.00 Energy & performance breath work
Learn how to optimise your breathing to supercharge your energy and performance with experienced breath work coach, Charlie Moult. Breath work has become a powerful biohacking tool in the past few years and in this session, Charlie will provide you with tools and techniques for the office and beyond to kick start your day.
Duration: 45mins
What You’ll Need: A comfortable space
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Charlie Moult, Source Breathwork
10.50 Puppy Th erapy - Play
The first of our puppy sessions kicks off with playtime! There's no better way to get energised first thing than seeing our loveable pups running around and generally getting up to mischief. Studies show a drop in blood pressure and reduced cortisol levels by simply observing puppies at play. This is a sure-fire way to kick your day off with a smile and get you off on the right track.
Duration: 30mins
What You’ll Need: Nothing
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Paws in Work
11.25 Yoga to self-soothe anxiety & stress
Join us for this special yoga class to treat and self-manage symptoms like racing thoughts, feeling overwhelmed and shallow breathing. In the class, you'll practice breathing techniques to soothe the nervous system, strengthen the breath and promote a sense of safety, and moving practices to build/re-build your connection to your physical body to grow self-awareness and stability. Yoga therapy for anxiety is a therapeutic approach to target how anxiety and stress manifest in our minds and bodies.
Duration: 45mins
What You’ll Need: Comfortable clothes, space with a non-slippery surface, cushions, blocks/books, NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED!
Disclaimer: When participating in any wellness or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this class you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself.
Brought to you by: Zakiya Bishton, Mindwalk Yoga
12.30 Self Care: The importance of looking after yourself
Discover ways to support your own wellbeing with this detailed self-care topic talk. If you are wanting tips and tricks on how best to look after your own well-being, then look no further. Learn all about your 'stress container' and how you can invest time in yourself to become happier, healthier and more prepared for the challenges of everyday life.
Duration: 45mins
What You’ll Need: Nothing
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Jo-Anna Sell, Paws in Work
13.20 Puppy Therapy - Eat
Join us for lunch as our pups tuck into their grub. Signalling a nice break in the day, this session allows you to grab some food yourself and join us to simply distract you from the day's emails. With something strangely satisfying watching our pups feast and fill up their tums, allow your mind to switch off and go back feeling fully refreshed to attack the afternoon.
Duration: 45mins
What You’ll Need: Nothing
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Paws in Work
13.55 Burnout: What is it and how do we avoid it?
Up next, Jo will be back talking to us all about burnout. We've all heard the phrase and possibly experienced it before but what does burnout really mean? Join us as we breakdown techniques and tips to deal with burnout and avoid it altogether. The talk will end with an interactive Q&A session.
Duration: 45mins
What You’ll Need: Nothing
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Jo-Anna Sell, Paws in Work
15.00 Sleep: More important than you think
According to the NHS, one in three people suffer from poor sleep and very few understand the negative effects this has on our health. We will be joined by Courtney Dos Santos from Imperial College Healthcare where he will explain why we need sleep, the science behind it and outline the effect it has on our mental health. He will also talk about common sleep conditions, treatments to help improve sleep and will take some time to answer your questions at the end of the session.
Duration: 45mins
What You’ll Need: Nothing
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Courtney Dos Santos, NHS Imperial College Healthcare
15.50 Pupppy Therapy - Sleep
Need some help to wind down? Then this session is for you. Stick on that calming music and really have a chance to focus on wrapping up the day. Working from home has made it very difficult to find that balance of 'home time' - our sleepy pups will help ease you into a meditative state as they snooze away. Leaving work where it is supposed to be.
Duration: 45min
What You’ll Need: Nothing
Disclaimer: Not required
Brought to you by: Paws in Work