ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY

Lumah Wellness Centre is happy to provide Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) across a number of settings. 

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It is well evidenced that Animal Assisted Therapy has many benefits including:   

• Increased emotional regulation: Children and Adults can learn to regulate their emotions and behaviors through interaction with animals, leading to reduced symptoms of trauma and improved overall mental health.

• Improved communication skills: Children & Adults can use AAT as a tool to communicate their feelings and experiences, which can lead to better therapeutic outcomes.

• Increased trust and safety: People can feel safer and more secure in therapy when an animal is present, which can lead to increased trust in the therapeutic process.

• Enhanced physical well-being: Children & Adults can improve their physical well-being through activities such as grooming and walking the animal, leading to increased confidence and self-esteem.

• Decreased anxiety: Spending time with animals can decrease feelings of anxiety and provide a sense of comfort and support for children & adults who have experienced trauma.

• Increased engagement: People may be more likely to engage in therapy and be more receptive to therapeutic interventions when an animal is present.

• Increased community engagement, dogs are a great way to support a child to attend school and other community events. 

• Great tool to accompany adults who experience anxiety into the community for emotional support.