Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
What is Aquatic Therapy? Aquatic therapy, also known as pool therapy or hydrotherapy, is a type of therapeutic exercise that takes place in warm water. It is designed to improve movement and reduce pain. The water’s properties such as...
The Evaluation and Certification Process for Therapy Dogs
What is the Evaluation Process for Therapy Dogs in Pet Partners? The evaluation process for therapy dogs in Pet Partners involves assessing the skills, aptitude, and teamwork of dogs and handlers in therapeutic environments. This evaluation ensures that the...
Exploring Activities and Benefits of Therapy Dogs
What Activities Can Therapy Dogs Participate In? Therapy dogs are known for their ability to provide companionship and entertainment to individuals in need. They can participate in a variety of activities that not only keep them stimulated but also...
Understanding Therapy Dogs
What are Therapy Dogs? Therapy dogs, also known as psychiatric service dogs, are specially trained to provide comfort and perform tasks that help alleviate the symptoms of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, or autism. They...
Therapy Cat
What is a Therapy Cat? A therapy cat is a certified feline that is trained to assist individuals dealing with mental, emotional, or physical pain. These cats are often utilized in various care facilities such as schools and nursing...
Ethology and Human-Animal Interaction
Ethology provides crucial insights into human-animal interactions. The Integrative Model of Human-Animal Interactions (IMHAI) combines ethology, neuroscience, and psychology to understand the emotional dynamics involved. Pioneers like Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen laid the foundation, shaping our understanding of...
Best Companion Animals
What Makes a Good Companion Animal? Good companion animals are those that fit well with your lifestyle, preferences, and specific needs. They should be affectionate, easy to train, compatible with your daily routine, good with children if applicable, low...
Benefits of Equine Therapy
Equine therapy, also known as Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), utilizes horses to foster physical, occupational, and emotional development. Horses, as non-judgmental and unbiased partners, react authentically to individuals’ behaviors and emotions, making them effective in therapeutic settings. Like other companion...
Deep Brain Stimulation
In 2023, a record 112,000 people in the U.S. died after overdosing on drugs, including illicit drugs and prescription opioids. There are several psychological and pharmaceutical treatments available for addiction. Sadly, as many as 75% to 98% of patients...
Using Somatic Therapies in Luxury treatment
What is somatic therapy and why is it at the heart of Carrara’s clinical programming? Somatic therapy focuses on how emotions and trauma are stored in the body. The goal is to release unresolved trauma and reclaim emotional regulation...
