Therapy dogs in Addiction Rehabilitation
More and more therapy dogs can be found in addiction recovery facilities. Interacting with a dog can improve the cognitive functions, social integrati
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Continue ReadingDog-assisted rehabilitation programs in prisons are changing the way prisoners practice positive behaviours and learn vocational skills to set them up
Continue ReadingIn Nursing homes therapy dogs have been found to be very helpful for patients with mild to severe dementia. Structured interactions with dogs can impr
Continue ReadingTherapists in pediatric care settings use therapy dogs for observing and monitoring the child’s behaviour with the dog and their tone of voice when in
Continue ReadingIn some mental health settings therapy dogs are used alongside conventional treatments, such as trauma therapy or social skills training. Dog therapy
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