conducted a scientific experiment that proved that people who owned pets lived longer than people who do not own pets. This study became the main idea for AAT, in which animals can help people physically, socially and psychologically. Animal Assisted Therapy is the use of animals to positively impact and improve a patient’s thinking, emotional and social well being. AAT is used for any age group from infancy to elderly and can be as simple as owning an everyday pet. Many people do not realize…
In the second scenario, individual B undergoes therapy to alter the inner self- the spirit. Individual B is a young Caucasian male who has minimal insecurities about his physical appearance, however, ever since an early age, he has been overshadowed by his elder siblings which causes him to develop a sense of inferiority. Individual B is shy, doesn’t express his ideas in the workplace, and is frowned upon by coworkers for his gloomy disposition. He decides to take matters into his own hands and…
Patients participate in creating their own healing strategies and take their health into their own hands. Conventional medicine focuses on healing illness and anomalies from the outside, with medication, surgery and standardized physical therapy protocol. NSA turns the process inward. Together patients and our chiropractor form as a wellness coaching team, facilitating the body to heal itself naturally. Network Spinal AnalysisTM reacquaints people with their bodies. Pain, loss of mobility…
Career as Play Therapist Play therapy is defined as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development” (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). The career as a play therapist is an expanding career that emphasizes children and their families. Having coursework in child studies is essential in preparing to…
What is Animal-Assisted Therapy? “Animal-Assisted Therapy, also known as AAT, has been shown to help children who have experienced abuse or neglect, patients undergoing chemotherapy or other difficult medical treatments, and veterans and their families who are struggling to cope with the effects of wartime military service. With new research and a continued commitment to professionalism, AAT will continue to grow in mainstream healthcare acceptance and practice – one more tool to…
balance deficits, and wound care. The therapy department has 8 clinicians: 1 PT, 2 PTAs, 2 OTs, 1 COTA and 2 Speech therapists. There are no support personnel. One of the PTAs is the rehab director and all the clinicians report to him. One thing I found interesting is that every morning we have a 10 minutes meeting during which the director of rehab discuss new admission, update notes , discharges, home assessment that need to be completed as well as the therapy department’s performance the day…
Special needs children often must search for ways to cope with their disabilities. Doctors and many of their legal guardians understand this, yet they also believe that horseback riding can be a very effective and beneficial way for children with special needs to improve upon their physical, cognitive, sensory, and emotional skills. Therapeutic horseback riding usually consists of a very well trained instructor whom has both experience with both equines and children with disabilities, one or two…
As a pet owner, it can be difficult to travel knowing that you have to leave your furry best friend behind. It can also be challenging to find a trusted friend or relative to look after your pet, so pet boarding with a professional pet sitter may be the very best option. At Waipahu Waikele Pet Hospital in Waipahu, Hawaii they tend to beloved pets on a daily basis. Their facility is also known for their top-notch pet boarding options. If you’re about to head off on vacation and you need someone…
Equine Assisted Therapy (EAT) is a great way to help people with mental health issues. It can help improve their communication skills, confidence, self-control, and many more things. Kids and Adults can participate in EAT depending on their disability. Equine Assisted Therapy can help many people become more comfortable and confident in their own skin. Equine Assisted Therapy has been around for a very long time. It was first recorded in ancient Greek literature when they used the horses for…
There are many ways of understanding and dealing with clients, but there is a line that does not need to be crossed when handling them. There needs to be a person on the other side trying to help the situation the client may have gotten themselves into instead of judging and disrespecting the client. Everyone needs to be supportive and understanding when dealing with people that are already afraid to come forward and ask for help from professionals. I believe that for anywhere, communication is…