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
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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
