Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal assisted therapy is a growing option for people of any age to improve their overall well-being with the interaction of a therapy trained animal in a safe environment.
One of SST’s Therapy Dogs
A few of the benefits are listed below:
- releases endorphins that have a calming effect
- the act of petting produces an automatic relaxation response
- lifts spirits and lessens depression
- decreases feelings of isolation and alienation
- encourages communication
- provides comfort
- increases socialization and sense of community
- reduces boredom
- decreases anxiety
- helps children overcome speech and emotional disorders
- creates motivation for the client to recover faster
- reduces loneliness
SST offers both equine and dog assisted pet therapy at this time to individuals who qualify and would like to participate in this form of psychotherapy.