Lil' Steps Wellness Farm

Lil' Steps Wellness Farm Manitoba’s Leader in Animal-Assisted Therapy. We offer mental health services for children, teens, and adults; with two locations to serve you!

Ready to take the next step in your Animal Assisted Therapy training?Registration is open for our upcoming CCAATA course...
09/01/2026

Ready to take the next step in your Animal Assisted Therapy training?

Registration is open for our upcoming CCAATA courses at Lil’ Steps Wellness:

📘 Intermediate: September 25 to 27
📘 Advanced: October 16 to 18

Continue building your knowledge, confidence, and practical skills through hands on learning alongside our animal co workers.

If completing your CCAATA training is one of your goals this fall, now is the time to save your spot!

Register today and keep moving forward in your Animal Assisted Therapy journey 👉 https://lilstepswellness.com/professional-development

Back to school can bring excitement, but it can also bring a whole lot of “what ifs?” What if I don’t know anyone in my ...
08/31/2026

Back to school can bring excitement, but it can also bring a whole lot of “what ifs?”

What if I don’t know anyone in my class?
What if my teacher is strict?
What if the work is too hard?
What if I miss home?

When children share these worries, our first instinct may be to reassure them that everything will be fine. But giving them space to talk about what feels scary can help us understand what they actually need.

Listen. Validate the feeling. Talk through what they can expect. And practise simple coping strategies they can use when those big feelings show up.

These are skills that can be learned and strengthened.

Our Being Me Program helps children ages 7 to 12 better understand anxiety, recognize what’s happening in their brain and body, and develop practical tools for managing worries and big emotions.

Back to school is a big transition. A little preparation can help it feel much more manageable.

08/28/2026

If you joined us for Open Farm Day, you may have heard Cindy sharing a few stories. 😂

Cindy is one of the characters in our self published book, Cindy & Cristabelle’s Big Scare, a story that helps children explore worries and fears while learning practical ways to manage big feelings.

And as you can see, Cindy has plenty of personality off the page, too. 🤭

📚 Cindy & Cristabelle’s Big Scare and our other books are available for purchase through our website, with pickup available at the Lil’ Steps Wellness Farm in St. Malo or our Winnipeg office.

And just like that, our 2026 summer camp season has come to a close.Our final Leadership Camp was the perfect way to wra...
08/26/2026

And just like that, our 2026 summer camp season has come to a close.

Our final Leadership Camp was the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable summer filled with learning, laughter, new friendships, and plenty of time spent with our incredible animals.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer, and to the parents who trusted us to be part of their child's journey. Watching confidence grow, new skills develop, and connections with the animals flourish is what makes these camps so special.

We already can't wait to do it all again next summer!

Fundamentals is much more than a lecture.Over two immersive days, you'll experience a balance of evidence based educatio...
08/25/2026

Fundamentals is much more than a lecture.

Over two immersive days, you'll experience a balance of evidence based education, meaningful discussion, and guided hands on learning with our therapy animals.

You'll leave with a deeper understanding of Animal Assisted Therapy, practical skills you can begin applying in your work, and a strong foundation for continuing your certification journey.

Whether you're expanding an existing practice or exploring a completely new direction, Fundamentals provides an engaging and supportive place to start.

🐾 We'd love to welcome you this September.

08/24/2026

Our hearts are full. What an incredible day!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Farm Day. We loved welcoming so many families to the farm to meet our therapy animals, explore the grounds, connect with our team, and enjoy a day outdoors together.

A special thank you to everyone who made a donation at the gate in support of the Lil' Steps Wellness Foundation. Your generosity helps us continue creating opportunities for children, youth, and families to access meaningful mental wellness programs and experiences.

Days like this are only possible because of the incredible support of our community. We hope you made wonderful memories, learned something new, and experienced a little of the magic that makes the farm such a special place.

Thank you for spending your day with us. We can't wait to see you again next year!

08/21/2026

Tomorrow's the day!

We're opening the farm gates and can't wait to welcome you for a fun, relaxed day with our amazing animal co-workers.

Come spend time with our horses, goats, sheep, pigs, birds, chicks, rats, and more. Enjoy horse rides, groom and decorate the miniature horses, explore the nature path, get creative in the craft area, and enjoy hot dogs and snacks with your family.

Whether you've visited before or this is your first time at Lil' Steps Wellness, we'd love to see you.

📅 Tomorrow! Saturday, August 22
🕒 Time: 1:00-4:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: By Donation
📍 112 Gosselin Rd., St. Malo

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come experience the heart of Lil' Steps Wellness.

We'll see you at the farm! 🐾

One of the questions we hear most often is:"Do I need previous Animal Assisted Therapy experience?"The answer is no.Fund...
08/20/2026

One of the questions we hear most often is:

"Do I need previous Animal Assisted Therapy experience?"

The answer is no.

Fundamentals is designed as the starting point for anyone interested in incorporating animals into their professional practice.

Over two immersive days, you'll learn the evidence based principles behind Animal Assisted Therapy while gaining practical experience with our therapy animals in a safe and supportive learning environment.

If you've been curious about AAT but weren't sure where to begin, this course was created for you.

🐾 Register today and take the first step toward certification: https://lilstepswellness.com/professional-development/p/fundamentals-of-ccaat

Another Horsemanship Camp is in the books! 🐴Our campers spent their time building confidence, learning new horsemanship ...
08/20/2026

Another Horsemanship Camp is in the books! 🐴

Our campers spent their time building confidence, learning new horsemanship skills, connecting with the horses, and making plenty of memories along the way.

While Horsemanship Camp has wrapped up for the summer, we’re not quite finished yet! We still have Leadership Camp coming up before we officially close out another incredible camp season at the farm.

And already thinking about next summer? Mark your calendars! 📅 Registration for our 2027 Summer Camps will open on February 1, 2027.

We can’t wait to do it all again!

08/17/2026

What does Animal Assisted Therapy actually look like? 🐾

Animal Assisted Therapy is more than simply having an animal in the room. It is an intentional, evidence informed approach that creates opportunities for connection, healing, and growth.

For Monique, one of our Certified Animal Assisted Therapy practitioners, that includes working alongside her animal co-worker, Fusion.

Fusion helps people feel welcome and included, offering a calm presence and a non-judgmental approach that can make it easier to connect, build trust, and engage in the therapeutic process.

Together, Monique and Fusion show us how thoughtfully integrating an animal into therapy can help create a supportive environment where clients can feel more comfortable being themselves.

Curious if Animal Assisted Therapy could be a good fit for you or your child?

Learn more about Animal Assisted Therapy and submit our inquiry form to get started.

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9-1329 Niakwa Road East
Winnipeg, MB
R2J3T5

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