A professional portfolio from Rhode Island
Experience
you can see.
A growing record of canine-assisted activities, documented education and responsible guidance for families and organizations.
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Experience in
real contexts.
Each activity will eventually include its date, setting, participants, role, learning and approved visual record.
Continuum Hospice & Palliative Care
Documented therapy dog volunteer experience in a hospice and palliative care setting.
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Family Court, West Warwick
Documented therapy dog volunteer experience in a family court setting.
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Rhode Island University
Assisted therapy dog activities in a Rhode Island community living setting.
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Educational & community activities
Structured interactions shaped around context, consent and animal welfare.
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More than services.
A living record of the work.
Soul Therapy Dogs brings together professional education, real activities and practical information. This portfolio shows the people behind the project, where the experience was built and how that knowledge can support responsible next steps.
The people behind the work
Two profiles.
One shared purpose.
Separate profiles so that each person’s background, activities and credentials are attributed clearly.
Carlos Alberto
Moriella Torrealba
Professional education in canine behavior and assisted activities, with experience in community, educational and institutional settings.
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July
DeSousa
Her role, biography, activities and credentials will be added after the corresponding documents and approved photographs are reviewed.
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Documented education.
Clearly attributed.
Each item identifies the person, official course or program title, institution and date provided by the reviewed certificate. Education demonstrates learning; it does not guarantee outcomes or independently certify a dog.
10 selected credentials shown.
ABC Service Dog Trainer
Carlos Moriella · Animal Behavior College
The D.J. Professional Pet Assisted Therapy Program
Carlos Moriella and Luna · Certificate of Completion
Person-Centered Care: A Habilitation Therapy Training Curriculum
Carlos Moriella · Alzheimer’s Association · 13 hours
Intervenciones Asistidas con Perros
Carlos Moriella · AETANA México · 12 hours
First Aid for Dogs and Cats Workshop
Carlos Moriella · Corporación de Salud del Estado Miranda
Técnico en Terapias y Actividades Asistidas con Perros
Carlos Moriella · Grupo Yaakun and Cuerpo Canino Terapéutico Lincoln · 56 hours
Certified Home Health Aide Program
July DeSousa · Alternative Training Center · 75 hours
The D.J. Professional Pet Assisted Therapy Program
July DeSousa and Mia · Certificate of Completion
Intervenciones Asistidas con Perros
July DeSousa · AETANA México · 12 hours
Homemaker Program
July DeSousa · Alternative Training Center · 40 hours
Carlos Moriella and July DeSousa · Selected documented education
What this portfolio supports
Observe first.
Guide responsibly.
The professional offer remains present, but it is supported by visible experience and educational context.
- Guidance for families
Understanding canine communication, behavior and realistic goals.
- Therapy dog preparation guidance
Temperament, context and external requirements without certification promises.
- Structured activities for organizations
Planned interactions for educational, residential and community settings.
Start with context
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or your organization.
Share the setting, your goals and what you would like to understand. The first conversation helps determine whether this approach fits your situation.
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