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Explore the full schedule for our free educational webinar series on cats and mental health. Each session is designed to build upon the previous one, combining research-based knowledge with practical techniques you can apply right away.

Series Format 📋

Our webinar series consists of two carefully structured online sessions, each running between 60 and 75 minutes. The format balances expert-led presentations with interactive elements, participant exercises, and open discussion periods.

Online Format

Attend from the comfort of your home via a secure video platform. No travel or special equipment needed.

60–75 Minutes

Each session is designed to fit comfortably into your evening schedule, starting at 19:00 EET sharp.

Interactive

Every session includes dedicated time for questions, participant exercises, and open group discussion.

Session 1

October 10, 2026

Session 2

October 17, 2026

Time

19:00 EET

Price

Free

1

October 10, 2026 • 19:00 EET

Introduction to Cats and Mental Health

The opening session lays the scientific foundation for understanding why cats have such a profound effect on human mental health. Participants will learn about the physiological mechanisms behind the calming influence of cat purring, exploring how specific frequency ranges produced by a purring cat interact with the human nervous system to promote relaxation and reduce stress hormones. The session also examines the broader context of human-animal bonds and why feline companions, in particular, have been associated with lower rates of anxiety and improved emotional regulation across multiple research studies.

Beyond the theoretical framework, this session introduces observation exercises that participants can begin practicing immediately. These exercises are designed to help you become more attuned to your cat's body language and behavioral cues, fostering a deeper connection that benefits both you and your feline companion. By the end of the session, attendees will have a clear understanding of the science behind feline therapy and a set of practical tips they can begin applying the same evening.

Topics Covered

Calming Effects of Cat Purring

How purring frequencies affect the nervous system and promote relaxation

Reduction of Anxiety and Stress

Research on cortisol reduction and calming responses during cat interaction

Improvement of Sleep and Emotional Regulation

How feline companionship contributes to better sleep quality and mood stability

Observation Exercises and Practical Tips

Hands-on activities to deepen your connection with your cat

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What to Prepare

A quiet space, a notebook for observations, and your curiosity. If you have a cat at home, even better for the exercises.

One Week Later
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Interactive Q&A

Session 2 includes an extended discussion period where you can ask questions and share your experiences from the week.

2

October 17, 2026 • 19:00 EET

Practical Techniques and Applications

Building on the knowledge gained in Session 1, this second session shifts the focus toward actionable techniques that participants can integrate into their daily lives. The expert guides attendees through structured exercises designed for mental wellness with cats, demonstrating specific approaches to mindful petting, breathing synchronization with your cat, and creating calming routines that leverage the natural therapeutic qualities of feline companionship. Each technique is grounded in published research and has been adapted for easy adoption regardless of your level of experience with cats.

A significant portion of this session is dedicated to emotional regulation through feline interaction, covering strategies for managing moments of stress, overwhelm, or low mood by engaging with your cat in deliberate, mindful ways. Participants will also explore how to incorporate cats into broader self-care routines, understanding when and how cat interaction can complement other wellness practices. The session concludes with an extended interactive discussion and Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to share their observations from the week between sessions and receive direct feedback from the expert.

Topics Covered

Exercises for Daily Mental Wellness

Structured routines you can practice every day with your cat

Techniques for Emotional Regulation

Evidence-based methods for managing stress and mood through feline interaction

Incorporating Cats into Self-Care

How to weave feline companionship into your existing wellness practices

Interactive Discussion and Q&A

Open floor for questions, experience sharing, and expert feedback

What You Will Learn 🎓

By the end of both sessions, participants will walk away with a solid understanding of the science behind feline therapy and a toolkit of practical techniques for everyday use.

The Science of Purring

Understand the specific frequency ranges of cat purring and how they interact with your nervous system to lower heart rate, reduce cortisol levels, and promote a state of calm that research has consistently measured in clinical settings.

Anxiety Management Strategies

Learn specific, research-backed techniques for using cat interaction as a tool during anxious moments, including breathing synchronization with your cat and mindful petting exercises that activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Sleep Quality Improvement

Discover how the presence of a cat in your evening routine can improve sleep onset and quality, and learn specific pre-sleep practices that leverage the calming qualities of feline companionship for better rest.

Emotional Regulation Techniques

Gain practical skills for managing mood fluctuations through intentional cat interaction, learning to recognize when and how feline companionship can serve as a grounding practice during emotionally challenging moments.

Reading Cat Body Language

Develop your ability to understand what your cat is communicating through body posture, tail position, ear orientation, and vocalizations, strengthening the mutual bond that benefits both your and your cat's well-being.

Daily Wellness Routines

Build personalized self-care routines that incorporate your cat into daily wellness habits, with structured templates for morning, afternoon, and evening interactions that support long-term emotional health.

Typical Session Flow ⏱️

Each session follows a structured flow that ensures a balance between learning, practice, and interaction. Here is what a typical session looks like from start to finish.

1

Welcome and Introduction

5 min

The session opens with a brief welcome, a review of the agenda, and an overview of what participants will gain. For Session 2, this also includes a recap of key takeaways from the first session and a check-in with participants about their experience during the intervening week.

2

Expert Presentation

25–30 min

The invited expert delivers the main educational content, presenting research findings, case studies, and scientific explanations in an accessible format. Visual aids and real-world examples help illustrate complex concepts, making the content easy to follow for participants of all backgrounds.

3

Guided Exercises

15–20 min

Participants are guided through practical exercises they can do during the session or later at home. These include observation activities, mindful interaction techniques, and self-assessment exercises designed to reinforce the concepts covered in the presentation.

4

Discussion and Q&A

15–20 min

Each session concludes with an open discussion period where participants can ask questions, share their own experiences, and receive feedback from the expert. This collaborative format ensures that attendees leave with not only new knowledge but also a sense of community and support.

Who Should Attend 🙋

This webinar series is open to anyone interested in understanding the relationship between cats and human mental health. No prior knowledge of animal-assisted therapy or psychology is required. The content is designed to be accessible and valuable whether you are a long-time cat owner, someone considering adopting a cat, or simply curious about the science behind the human-feline bond.

Professionals working in mental health, education, or animal welfare may also find the sessions valuable as a starting point for understanding how feline interaction fits within broader well-being frameworks. The webinar provides a solid research-based overview that can complement professional development in these areas.

Cat owners looking to deepen their bond and well-being

Anyone curious about the science of animal-assisted therapy

People seeking research-based stress management techniques

Wellness and mental health professionals seeking new insights

Students and educators in psychology or animal behavior

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Sessions Will Be Recorded

Both sessions will be recorded and made available to registered participants. If you are unable to attend live, you will still receive access to the full recording via email. This way, you can revisit the material, review exercises, and catch anything you might have missed at your own pace.

Ready to Join the Webinar?

Registration is completely free and takes less than a minute. Secure your place in both sessions and receive all details directly to your inbox.

This project is purely educational and does not promote commercial products or services.

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