It is no secret that communication with animals calms us make happier and more confident. But it turns out the animals can literally treat. What is an animal-assisted therapy? And what kind of animals - real doctors by nature
For the first time the dog for the treatment of autism began to use American psychotherapist Boris Levinson. Then he found out that 16% of his colleagues use assistants animals. Since that time, we began to study the impact of animals on human recovery. The results surprised scientists. Now experts use animal-assisted therapy, which also has other names - animaloterapiya zootherapy and to eliminate various diseases in humans and especially in children. Let's talk about this today, October 4, World Animal Day (World Animal Day)
Canistherapy
Since we are talking about man's best friend, and then continue talk about dogs. Tailed loyal friends help treat children with various disabilities. Kanisterapevty - it's not just a dog in the street. They collected more pups and prepared to communicate with the characteristics of the patient. After treatment of the dogs in the child improves motor skills of hands, physical activity, he becomes more confident, happy and balanced.
Hippotherapy
This therapy horses. To sit on a horse you need to have strong muscles, have good coordination. Moreover, the horse - an animal obstinate, they need to manage. Children who are discharged therapy horses,after school become more hardy, strong, socially active, they have improved coordination and strengthened muscles. Therefore hippotherapy discharged kiddies with disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
Dolphin therapy
Communicating with dolphins show for children with autism, Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Dolphins have powerful energy, after talking with them for children accompanied by an improvement in the functioning of the brain. Plus training in the water, too, play an important role in the development.
How is the treatment?
Treatment of animals takes place in specialized centers under the supervision of specialists. It is not the main treatment for pathologies, but as an aid in the complex gives very good results.
What animals are required to participate in therapy?
Pet therapists - is trained animals with special certificates. First of all, the animal must be calm and balanced. And it should love the person and work for him.
Adults need animal-assisted therapy?
When adults suffer chronic stress, Insomnia, depression, post-traumatic syndrome, they can also be treated with the help of animals. After tailed therapists reduce the level of anxiety in dealing brain secretes endorphins and stimulates the prefrontal cortex of the cerebral hemispheres, but the one responsible for making decisions. After treatment tailed adults sleep better, become calm, cheerful and fun.
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