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What is one benefit animals provide in therapy according to a psychologist's experience?
What is one benefit animals provide in therapy according to a psychologist's experience?
In what way do horses contribute to therapy for people with disabilities?
In what way do horses contribute to therapy for people with disabilities?
Which animal is NOT mentioned as a therapeutic animal used in the psychologist's practice?
Which animal is NOT mentioned as a therapeutic animal used in the psychologist's practice?
What might some riders gain from their interaction with horses besides therapeutic benefits?
What might some riders gain from their interaction with horses besides therapeutic benefits?
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Which aspect of therapy involving animals is highlighted by Breeanna Bornhorst?
Which aspect of therapy involving animals is highlighted by Breeanna Bornhorst?
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Study Notes
Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Animals can serve as therapists, not limited to just dogs and cats, including various species like birds and reptiles.
- Psychologist Fine incorporates diverse animals such as a cockatoo and a bearded dragon named Tweedle to facilitate therapy with children.
- Animals help clinicians connect with children on a subconscious level, creating a comfortable environment for them to open up.
Equine Therapy
- Horses are increasingly utilized in therapeutic settings, especially for individuals with disabilities.
- Breeanna Bornhorst, executive director of the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program, highlights the multifaceted therapeutic benefits of horses.
- Riders may experience emotional benefits from building relationships with the horses and their surroundings.
- Physical benefits include improvements in core strength, body awareness, and muscle memory through the movements involved in riding.
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Description
Explore the fascinating role of animals in therapy, particularly how they assist psychologists working with troubled children. This quiz covers various animals used in therapeutic settings and their impact on the therapeutic process. Discover the unique benefits that these animal companions bring to mental health treatment.
