Welcome
Synapsis is the alignment of creative animal assisted services (AAS) with the knowledge base of neuroscience, relationship and development sciences, and trauma-responsive education.
By integrating the science of relationships, we can demonstrate how the principles modeled through interactions with animals can be effectively applied to enhance human-to-human connections and services.
This process empowers practitioners to create deeper, more meaningful relationships within their professional and personal lives, fostering growth and resilience for both individuals and the communities they serve.
Services
This is an overview of the areas covered by Synapsis.
Please note, we can adapt or create services for you or business/organization.
Education
Assistance Dog and Animal Assisted Services Providers:
Implementing international training standards and care.
Educators/Healthcare Providers: Teaching educators and healthcare professionals to respond through a trauma sensitive lens.
Program Development
Program assessment, development, and improvement for healthcare and education providers, AAS professionals, assistance dog providers, crisis responders, life coaches, counselors, etc
Implementing programs for trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care for client service professionals who provide animal assisted services and/or service dogs to people with trauma (ex. PTSD)
Workshops / Speaking
Dynamic workshops and speaking engagements focused on topics such as
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AAS animal selection/preparation / training
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Learning with trauma
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Co-regulation
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Building trauma-responsive communities
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Horse-powered reading
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Stress reduction
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International accreditation readiness and standards implementation
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Connection over compliance
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Working animal welfare and wellbeing
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And more.
Real Stories, Real Impact
"I have known Jennifer Rogers for over 20 years. She is a driven, caring and compassionate professional who is dedicated to the animal assisted service field. Jennifer continually seeks and incorporates new ways to better help people and animals in all facets of this field. Jennifer's drive, commitment to continuing education, and dedication to helping others shine through in all that she does."
Kris Batchelor, MA, LCMHCA
"Jennifer Rogers is a natural born presenter and facilitator. I have had the pleasure of working with her over the past decade and have participated in her presentations including formal presentations, facilitating discussion and working groups, and in hands on training courses for several different topics related to dog preparation and training, human-animal interactions, human-animal bond, and animal assisted services. Her audience is always captivated by her message and the thoughtful way she presents it, participants always engage and leave with excitement to improve their skills in any content she offers. I cannot recommend her speaking and facilitating skills enough to do them justice. "
Melissa Winkle, OTR/L, FAOTA, CPDT-KA, CHAIS
"I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Jennifer on numerous occasions. Her calming, clear presence is felt by both humans and animals fortunate enough to be around her. It’s truly amazing to witness the unspoken connection she shares with every animal she works with.
Having worked in somatic and trauma-based therapies for some time, I find myself constantly learning just by watching Jennifer work. The world would undoubtedly benefit from more people offering the kind of care, wisdom, and presence that she does."
Tanya Rigney, Bodywork Solutions & Barnabas Horse Foundation
Change your practice, Change lives.
Jen's extensive experience with diverse animal species and working with people with disabilities fuels her innovative approach in these focus areas:
Trauma Responsive Care/Education
Neuroscience of Relationships/Learning
Behavior Modification
Nervous System Regulation Strategies
Working Animal Welfare/Well-Being
Crisis Intervention
Meet Jennifer Rogers, M.Ed.
Jen is a leader in the animal assisted services field with a M.Ed. focusing on Neuroscience and Trauma Response and a B.S. in Biology. As a Founding Board Member of Assisted Services International and the Director of Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services, she has significantly contributed to developing international standards and accreditation guidelines. Jen creates innovative programs for individuals and organizations while mentoring professionals worldwide. Her expertise extends to building stronger human-animal connections for therapeutic outcomes, providing practical insights and tools that empower professionals and organizations to enhance their impact.
"The therapeutic relationship between humans and animals fosters emotional safety, which is the gateway to learning and healing.”
Dr. Aubrey H. Fine