The Empowered Companion® 2026 Events & Workshops
Welcome to The Empowered Companion’s 2026 calendar of workshops, ceremonies, and community offerings.
This year’s events center on remembrance, mindful connection, Animal Reiki, sacred ritual, and compassionate support for you and your beloved animal companions. Whether you’re beginning your Animal Reiki journey, honoring a pet in spirit, or seeking connection through community, you are welcome here.
Monthly Offering
Circle of Support for Pet Loss & Healing
In-Person • 6:30–7:30 PM • Second Wednesdays
A gently held grief support circle for anyone navigating the loss—or anticipated loss—of a beloved pet. Includes grounding meditation, optional sharing, and compassionate community presence.
2026 Dates:
Jan 14 • Feb 11 • Mar 11 • Apr 8 • May 13 • Jun 10 • Jul 8 • Aug 12 • Sep 9 • Oct 14 • Nov 12 • Dec 9
→ Register for the Circle
Winter
Intro to Animal Reiki: Foundations of the Let Animals Lead® Method
January 11 • 1:30–3:00 PM • In-Person
A beginner-friendly introduction to Animal Reiki grounded in presence, meditation, and compassionate connection.
→ Register for Intro to Animal Reiki
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Spring Series)
February 3, 10, 17, 24 • 5:30–8:30 PM • In-Person
A four-week certification series exploring meditation, ethics, and energetic awareness through the Let Animals Lead® method.
→ Register for Level 1 Certification (Spring)
Spring Events
In Spirit: A Spring Ceremony of Gratitude for Beloved Pets
April 11 • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • Virtual
A tender springtime ceremony honoring the love, memory, and ongoing presence of beloved pets through guided meditation and gentle ritual.
→ Join the In Spirit Spring Ceremony
Living Altar Workshop: Creating Sacred Space to Honor Beloved Pets (Spring Session)
May 16 • 12:00–3:00 PM • In-Person
A hands-on creative workshop for designing and tending sacred space to honor your beloved pets.
→ Register for Living Altar Workshop (Spring)
Late Summer
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Ceremony (Virtual Gathering)
August 22 • 10:00–11:00 AM • Virtual
A gentle online remembrance ceremony including meditation, name-reading, and shared reflection.
→ Join the Rainbow Bridge Ceremony
Fall Events
In Spirit: National Pet Memorial Day Ceremony of Love & Legacy
September 13 • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM • In-Person
Featuring intuitive messages
A deeply meaningful ceremony honoring the legacy of beloved pets through meditation, storytelling, and intuitive connection.
→ Reserve Your Spot for National Pet Memorial Day
Intro to Animal Reiki: Connecting Through Compassion (Fall Class)
September 21 • 1:00–2:30 PM • In-Person
A gentle introduction to the Let Animals Lead® method for those deepening their spiritual practice with animals.
→ Register for Fall Intro Class
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® (Fall Immersion)
October 18 & 25 • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM • In-Person
A two-day immersive certification exploring meditation, ethics, and compassionate energetic connection.
→ Register for Level 1 Certification (Fall)
In Spirit: An Evening of Offerings, Memory & Messages for Beloved Pets
October 27 • 6:30–8:30 PM • In-Person
Featuring intuitive messages
A luminous evening honoring beloved pets with offerings, ceremony, guided meditation, and intuitive messages.
→ Join the In Spirit Evening Ceremony
Late Fall
Living Altar Workshop: Honoring Pets Through Sacred Space & Ritual (Fall Session)
November 8 • 12:00–3:00 PM • In-Person
A reflective workshop focused on creating sacred space and ritual for beloved pets as the year turns inward.
→ Register for Living Altar Workshop (Fall)
Early Winter
In Spirit: World Pet Remembrance Day Ceremony of Light, Love & Messages
December 13 • 11:00 AM–12:30 PM • Virtual
Featuring intuitive messages
A tender candlelit ceremony honoring the enduring presence, memory, and light of beloved companions.
→ Join World Pet Remembrance Day Ceremony
Looking to bring a pet-centered event, memorial ceremony, or Animal Reiki class to your workplace, home, animal shelter, or sanctuary?
We’d love to collaborate with you. The Empowered Companion offers on-site workshops, grief support circles, and Animal Reiki training designed to support staff, volunteers, adopters, and animal-loving communities. To discuss hosting options or create a custom event for your location, please reach out to Jaime at jaime@empowered-companion.com.
Shelters and sanctuaries receive significant discounts for on-site classes and events as part of our commitment to supporting animal-focused organizations.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® Method – Heal and Connect with Animals
Two sessions across two Saturdays to fully integrate the concepts and precepts of Animal Reiki (both sessions required to receive certification)
Saturday 11/01/2025 & Saturday 11/08/2025
10am - 5pm each session
Sessions held at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Do you feel a deep, unspoken calling to bring kindness and healing to the animals in your life and the world around you?
Do you long for a way to ease the suffering of animals, big and small, through the powerful practice of meditation and Reiki?
Are you ready to strengthen your bond with your animal companions, fostering a deeper, more mindful relationship?
This class offers you the opportunity to become certified in Level 1 Animal Reiki through the Let Animals Lead® method, created by Kathleen Prasad. In this unique approach, animals are seen as spiritual healers and teachers, deserving of the same consideration, comfort, and respect as humans during Reiki sessions.
Spend the first two Saturdays of November with our founder, Jaime Kuhn - learn and incorporate the principles and precepts of Animal Reiki into your daily life, meet weekly to incorporate new knowledge, and deepen your practice and connection to animals of all types. The Let Animals Lead® method honors animal agency, allowing animals to guide the healing process in a way that’s gentle, compassionate, and empowering.
Who Can Benefit from This Method?
Pet parents and animal companions
Animal shelter and rescue staff, volunteers, and foster caregivers
Wildlife sanctuary volunteers and staff
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
Animal trainers, massage therapists, and rehabilitators
Pet sitters, dog walkers, and boarding services providers
Anyone looking to ease the suffering of animals while respecting their agency and independence
Animal lovers of all kinds who want to foster a more compassionate, harmonious world
Support Healing for Animals and Yourself: An Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Do you long to cultivate a deeper emotional and energetic connection with the animals in your life—one built on gratitude, harmony, and mutual respect?
What if you could embrace a practice that nurtures this bond, invites healing, and creates a sense of peace and balance for you both?
If you're an animal lover looking for a meaningful way to support the well-being of your furry, feathered, finned, or scaly companions—and yourself—this class is for you!
Join me for an introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki, a meditative practice that invites harmony, compassion, and intention into the human-animal bond. Whether you're new to Reiki or an experienced practitioner curious about working with animals, this class offers a gentle and inclusive approach to healing.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® Method – Heal and Connect with Animals
Learn the Let Animals Lead® method in this Level 1 Animal Reiki certification class. Discover heart-centered healing, meditation practices, and mindful presence to support animals spiritually and emotionally. Ideal for animal lovers and pet professionals alike.
Support Healing for Animals and Yourself: An Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Do you long to cultivate a deeper emotional and energetic connection with the animals in your life—one built on gratitude, harmony, and mutual respect?
What if you could embrace a practice that nurtures this bond, invites healing, and creates a sense of peace and balance for you both?
If you're an animal lover looking for a meaningful way to support the well-being of your furry, feathered, finned, or scaly companions—and yourself—this class is for you!
Join me for an introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki, a meditative practice that invites harmony, compassion, and intention into the human-animal bond. Whether you're new to Reiki or an experienced practitioner curious about working with animals, this class offers a gentle and inclusive approach to healing.
Animal Reiki Level 1 Certification: Let Animals Lead® Method – Heal and Connect with Animals
Four sessions across four weeks to fully integrate the concepts and precepts of Animal Reiki (all sessions required to receive certification)
Tuesdays, 02/04, 02/11, 02/18, 02/25
5:00pm-8:00pm
Sessions held at Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
Do you feel a deep, unspoken calling to bring kindness and healing to the animals in your life and the world around you?
Do you long for a way to ease the suffering of animals, big and small, through the powerful practice of meditation and Reiki?
Are you ready to strengthen your bond with your animal companions, fostering a deeper, more mindful relationship?
This class offers you the opportunity to become certified in Level 1 Animal Reiki through the Let Animals Lead® method, created by Kathleen Prasad. In this unique approach, animals are seen as spiritual healers and teachers, deserving of the same consideration, comfort, and respect as humans during Reiki sessions.
Spend the month of February with our founder, Jaime Kuhn - learn and incorporate the principles and precepts of Animal Reiki into your daily life, meet weekly to incorporate new knowledge, and deepen your practice and connection to animals of all types. The Let Animals Lead® method honors animal agency, allowing animals to guide the healing process in a way that’s gentle, compassionate, and empowering.
Who Can Benefit from This Method?
Pet parents and animal companions
Animal shelter and rescue staff, volunteers, and foster caregivers
Wildlife sanctuary volunteers and staff
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians
Animal trainers, massage therapists, and rehabilitators
Pet sitters, dog walkers, and boarding services providers
Anyone looking to ease the suffering of animals while respecting their agency and independence
Animal lovers of all kinds who want to foster a more compassionate, harmonious world
Support Healing for Animals and Yourself: An Introduction to the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Cultivate Harmony and Healing with the Let Animals Lead® Method of Animal Reiki
Discover a meditative practice that deepens your connection with animals through compassion, balance, and respect. This beginner-friendly class teaches you how to support healing for yourself and your animal companions while fostering a bond built on trust and harmony. Join us to explore the transformative power of Animal Reiki!
Want to see another class subject or varied dates and times?
We’d love to hear your ideas and are always looking for ways to best serve our community.