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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?
- Animals serve solely as play companions.
- Animals distract children from their emotions.
- Animals reduce the need for verbal communication.
- Animals help reveal a child's feelings more easily. (correct)
In what way do horses contribute to therapy for people with disabilities?
In what way do horses contribute to therapy for people with disabilities?
- Horses offer minimal physical engagement.
- Horses mainly serve as entertainment.
- Horses are only used for recreational purposes.
- Horses facilitate connection and physical benefits. (correct)
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?
- Bearded dragon
- Rabbit (correct)
- Cockatoo
- Dog
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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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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