{"id":5046,"date":"2019-01-04T12:37:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T12:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greentreecourt.com\/?p=5046"},"modified":"2019-01-08T12:45:15","modified_gmt":"2019-01-08T12:45:15","slug":"the-benefits-of-animal-assisted-therapy-in-care-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greentreecourt.com\/the-benefits-of-animal-assisted-therapy-in-care-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of animal-assisted therapy in care settings"},"content":{"rendered":"

The bonds we create with animals are powerful. That’s why, all over the world, healthcare professionals are encouraging what is known as ‘animal-assisted therapy’ in care settings.<\/p>\n

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Animal-assisted\u00a0therapy\u00a0is a therapeutic intervention that involves animals, in order to enhance and complement the benefits of traditional therapy.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits?<\/h3>\n
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For Mental Health:<\/h4>\n
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  • The simple act of petting animals releases an automatic relaxation response.<\/li>\n
  • Humans interacting with animals have found that petting the animal promoted the release of serotonin, prolactin, and oxytocin- all hormones that can play a part in elevating moods.<\/li>\n
  • Lowers anxiety and helps people relax.<\/li>\n
  • Provides comfort.<\/li>\n
  • Reduces loneliness.<\/li>\n
  • Increases mental stimulation.<\/li>\n
  • Can provide an escape or happy distraction.<\/li>\n
  • Can act as catalysts in the therapy process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    For Physical Health:<\/h4>\n
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    • Lowers blood pressure and improves cardiovascular health.<\/li>\n
    • Reduces the number of medications some people need.<\/li>\n
    • Breathing slows in those who are anxious.<\/li>\n
    • Releases many hormones such as Phenylethylamine which has the same effect as chocolate.<\/li>\n
    • Diminishes overall physical pain.<\/li>\n
    • Relax more during exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Recently, our residents enjoyed a visit from some very friendly llamas – who were a real hit! You can see the photographs, below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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