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What Is AAT?
Animal-Assisted Therapy is a structured mental health intervention that incorporates trained animals into therapeutic sessions. AAT complements traditional therapy methods by promoting:
• Emotional regulation & stress relief
• Increased social interaction
• Comfort, trust, and non-judgmental companionship
Sessions are goal-focused and facilitated by certified handlers alongside mental health professionals.
AAT is best suited for clients experiencing:
• Anxiety, trauma, or mood-related disorders
• Challenges with emotional expression or social engagement
• A positive history and comfort level with animals
• Safe, clean, and welcoming home environments for visits
In animal-assisted therapy, animals are utilized in goal-directed treatment sessions, as a modality, to facilitate optimal physical, cognitive, social and emotional outcomes of a participant.
In animal-assisted therapy, animals are utilized in goal-directed treatment sessions, as a modality, to facilitate optimal physical, cognitive, social and emotional outcomes of a participant.
Outcomes such as, increasing self-esteem, increasing motivation and reducing stress. Animal-assisted therapy is delivered in a variety of settings by trained individuals.
Outcomes such as, increasing self-esteem, increasing motivation and reducing stress. Animal-assisted therapy is delivered in a variety of settings by trained individuals.
Animals meet specific criteria and in accordance with guidelines established by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Animals meet specific criteria and in accordance with guidelines established by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
If you're interested in learning more about Animal Assisted Services, click either button below to get more information regarding different programs available.
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