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Although dogs are often trained as service animals to help those with blindness or other disabilities, they can also help out with mental problems too. One of the most interesting developments in modern mental health treatment is the use of therapy dogs who help treat mental illness. As anyone who has owned a pet can attest,…
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Therapy dogs and other therapy animals can drastically help boost morale and encourage interactions among many different people. They are used in disaster areas, in homes for the elderly or disabled, and even to help shy children gain confidence in their reading. There are a couple of things that you should know before you start…
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Many soldiers, who return from war, whether over 60 years ago during the second world war or recently from the war in Iraq, return with the psychological disorder known as PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). A veteran might return with PTSD if he or she has experienced a traumatic event and who has not sufficiently healed…
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There is likely no other way to receive love that is unconditional. Perhaps through spiritual experiences, but putting that aside, the love that dogs express can be limitless and nurturing. In fact, that nurturing and love is precisely what makes dogs perfect for therapeutic purposes. A therapy dog is specifically trained to provide comfort to…
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