Outcomes & Impact

 

 

Outcomes & Impact

At Paws4Minds, we deliver trauma-informed, canine-assisted wellbeing support that produces measurable change.

Our work is structured, intentional, and outcome-focused — not informal dog visits.

What Changes Do We See?

Across schools, healthcare settings and organisations, common outcomes include:

• Improved emotional regulation

• Increased engagement in learning

• Reduced anxiety in structured environments

• Improved attendance and participation

• Increased confidence and communication

• Reduced behavioural incidents linked to dysregulation

• Improved staff morale and stress awareness

 

How We Measure Impact

Depending on the setting, we use:

• Pre and post wellbeing questionnaires

• Strengths-based goal setting

• Observational feedback from staff

• Session reflection tracking

• Attendance and engagement monitoring

• Verbal and written feedback

All programmes include review points and progress summaries where required.

 

ARC-Aligned Approach

Our work aligns with the ARC framework (Attachment, Regulation, Competency):

• Attachment – Building safe, trusting relational experiences

• Regulation – Supporting nervous system calming and emotional control

• Competency – Developing confidence, skills and resilience

Regulation always comes before reflection.