What is Animal Assisted Therapy?
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What is Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)?
How an Emotional Support Animal Helps
See If You Qualify for an ESA CTA 1
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Here’s What You Need to Know About Therapy Animals and Emotional Support Animals
What is an Animal Assisted Therapist?
Animal-Assisted Therapy Certification
History of Animal-Assisted Therapy
The Many Types of Animals Who Help Therapeutically
See If You Qualify for an ESA CTA 2
See If You Qualify for an ESA
5 Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy for People Struggling Every Day
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People suffering from depression typically struggle to find something to smile about in their day. But who can hold back a smile when they are getting cuddles from a puppy or pats for a pony!
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The comfort provided by the presence of animals can even lower blood pressure! This reflects the decreased stress in patients which may find therapy lessons to be out of their comfort zone.
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The flow on effect of reducing blood pressure in stress-prone patients is cardiac health! By lowering blood pressure we see decreased risks of heart attacks and related heart problems.
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By reducing the general stress in a patient, even if its just for a short period, can help the body produce specific neurotransmitters and hormones. These help in emotional and physical stability, as well as overall health!
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Its a non-medical therapy! I know this may seem silly to bring up, but its actually an important factor of this type of therapy. Many people develop anxiety at the site of needles or a hospital setting, so the fact that these animals can come to universities and even homes is essential!
Positive Effects: Animal-Assisted Therapy Research
3 Conditions Animal-Assisted Therapy Can Help People with!
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Emotional illness- this includes chronic depression, anger issues, and PTSD disorders. The list goes on, but regardless of the specific illness, therapy animals have been seen to have benefits across the boards.
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Medical Conditions- Those with cancer, or prolonged medical conditions causing their stay in hospital beds longer for far longer than anticipated! Animals here help with avoiding hospital-induced mental instability.
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Behavioral conditions- this includes those individuals suffering from ADHD, conduct disorders or anger management. By having an animal companion, these behavioral issues are often diffused.
Best Therapy Dogs for People with PTSD and Mental Illness
3 Facts You Need to Know About Pet Therapy
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It’s good for not just our minds but our bodies too!
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They can help teach children values and respect for animals.
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This type of therapy can keep you calm and hence keep you much safer.
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