Working Dog Laws For Mental Health Professionals
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Saturday, November 13, 2021
10:00 - 11:00 am Central Presented by Amber Sheppard, Attorney at Law 1.0 Hour Continuing Education credit approved for Counselors and Social Workers (General) A CO-ED PROGRAM PRESENTED ON ZOOM |
Join service dog handler and licensed attorney Amber Sheppard of Sheppard Law PLLC along with her service dog Tubbs on November 13 as she discusses the differences between working dogs (service dogs, emotional supports dogs, and therapy dogs) and how it applies to the mental health profession.
Mental health professionals can also learn the legal liabilities of writing ESA letters, HIPPA and ROI, utilizing therapy dogs in their practice, and internal policies including employee training that can help insulate their practice from public relation nightmares and potential lawsuits.
Learning objectives of this training:
An introductory and closing quiz on service dogs will be administered to ascertain attendees’ growth and knowledge base as a result of the presentation.
Mental health professionals can also learn the legal liabilities of writing ESA letters, HIPPA and ROI, utilizing therapy dogs in their practice, and internal policies including employee training that can help insulate their practice from public relation nightmares and potential lawsuits.
Learning objectives of this training:
- To educate mental health professionals, as counselors and business owners, on the differences between service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support dogs (collectively known as “working dogs”).
- To enable attendees to make educated and informed decisions on whether they can prescribe an emotional support animal to a patient and how internal policies can affect that.
- Legal liability for prescribing the use of a working dog for a patient will be discussed along with HIPPA and ROI as it concerns the letters.
- The legal liability and benefits of therapy dogs being used in the attendee’s practice will also be discussed.
An introductory and closing quiz on service dogs will be administered to ascertain attendees’ growth and knowledge base as a result of the presentation.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Amber Sheppard, the managing partner of Sheppard Law, has always marched to the beat of her own drum. Her approach to law and serving the community is no different. She has set out to prove you can be an advocate for your community while still maintaining your humanity, humility, and humor.
Before becoming a full time attorney licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, Amber was a strength sport athlete and nonprofit owner. She organized Olympic weightlifting in Mississippi and developed international medalists. Amber’s passion shows in her practice, having helped “mom and pop” shops to international brands. Always one to give back, Amber has launched a free small business webinar series infusing humor into legal topics beneficial to start ups and large brands.
Amber and her service dog Tubbs travel the region educating businesses, organizations, and residents on mental health and service dog laws. Amber’s passion is writing and educating: she has been published over twenty times in state, national, and international publications as it pertains to legal issues that affect business owners or service dog handlers. She has also submitted Amicus Curiae Briefs on behalf of various dog rescues in Louisiana. Amber has been named to 40 Under 40 and Best Attorney in East St. Tammany Parish by EDGE Magazine in 2020 and 2021. She was featured in Sophisticated Woman Magazine's September 2021 issue as a top Northshore Attorney. Next year Amber begins her newest role: legal studies professor.
www.ambersheppardlaw.com
www.facebook.com/SheppardLawLLC
Before becoming a full time attorney licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi, Amber was a strength sport athlete and nonprofit owner. She organized Olympic weightlifting in Mississippi and developed international medalists. Amber’s passion shows in her practice, having helped “mom and pop” shops to international brands. Always one to give back, Amber has launched a free small business webinar series infusing humor into legal topics beneficial to start ups and large brands.
Amber and her service dog Tubbs travel the region educating businesses, organizations, and residents on mental health and service dog laws. Amber’s passion is writing and educating: she has been published over twenty times in state, national, and international publications as it pertains to legal issues that affect business owners or service dog handlers. She has also submitted Amicus Curiae Briefs on behalf of various dog rescues in Louisiana. Amber has been named to 40 Under 40 and Best Attorney in East St. Tammany Parish by EDGE Magazine in 2020 and 2021. She was featured in Sophisticated Woman Magazine's September 2021 issue as a top Northshore Attorney. Next year Amber begins her newest role: legal studies professor.
www.ambersheppardlaw.com
www.facebook.com/SheppardLawLLC
Online pre-registration and pre-payment are required.
This program is co-ed and presented on Zoom.
Registration cost: $15
Register today to save your spot.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds after November 11.
Plan to attend with video on to receive CE credit.
This program is co-ed and presented on Zoom.
Registration cost: $15
Register today to save your spot.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds after November 11.
Plan to attend with video on to receive CE credit.
Questions? Contact us at info@womenscenterforhealing.org or (985) 892-8111
