ANIMAL THERAPY

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ANIMAL THERAPY

Definition

What is animal therapy?

Animal therapy, or animal-assisted therapy, uses trained animals like dogs to improve people's emotional and physical well-being. It's done in places like hospitals and schools to reduce stress, boost mood, and promote interaction. The presence of animals can create a sense of comfort and trust, making it helpful for various groups, from patients to children with developmental issues.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, animal therapy presents benefits such as emotional support, stress alleviation, and physiological gains. It has demonstrated efficacy across therapeutic contexts. Nevertheless, drawbacks include allergies, safety issues, and varying individual responses. Balancing these pros and cons is crucial when considering the suitability of animal therapy for individuals and situations.

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How animal therapy works

Animal companionship can lower the level of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, in the body and increase serotonin, a chemical associated with well-being

Forms of Animal-Assisted Therapy

Dolphin-Assisted Psychotherapy

Valuable lessons about themselves

Wolf-Assisted Therapy

Trust and self-awareness

Equine Therapy

Sense of purpose and responsibilty

Canine therapy

Strengthen social networks

Pet therapy

Cheer People Up

Relieve Stress

Comfort

Introduction

Dear reader...

Welcome to our mindmap!



This mindmap is about animal therapy, we will address topics such as:

• How animal therapy works.
• Animals most commonly used in animal therapy.
• Positive effects and benefits.
• Advantages.
• Drawbacks and cons of animal therapy, and so on.

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Animals

Wolfdogs

Horses

Dolphins

Fish

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Cons

Harms

Could cause human infections and traumas

Encourages captive breeding

Psychological harm: Humans can become very attached to their pets, and when they lose them.

The pets could potentially injure others, and harm their property

Dolphin therapy unnecessarily stresses the animals

Pet owners fall and sustain fractures as a result of their animals.

The cost and resources that requires.

Animals can be complex to care for.

Veterinary care

Hygiene

Housing

Adequate food

Pets can be expensive

This Therapy has been fairly low in quality

Benefits

Physical contact

Mental Stimulation

Socialization

Entertaiment

Acceptance

Positive Effects

Mental Health

Animals relieve loneliness and boredom

Improve their ability to socialize

Alleviate problematic behaviors in demented individuals

Reduction of anxiety

Physical Health

Lesser risk of hypertension and asthma

Increase In Endorphins

To take part in Physical activity

Dog Walking

Lower choresterol and triglyceride levels

Decrease In Stress Hormones

Epinephrine

Cortisol

Reduction In Blood Pressure

Emotional Health

Prevent depression and loneliness

Relases excess energy

Increases Oxytocin levels

Happiness

Empathy