Leslie, check the topic I just posted on "Canine Candy Stripers" on "general." I think you'll find it right up your alley! Two organizations listed can help give you info. on the therapy aspect of your question. As for the CGC and other titles, I've been hunting around as you have! Very confusing!! Good luck with Graham. I know he would be absolutely wonderful in either program. (Animal assisted activity or animal assisted therapy!) Hugs to the "star!" What a sweetheart he is!