February 2009 - Posts

Pet Therapy Part III: Therapeutic Value
February 27, 2009 11:11 AM by Carol Kleinman

The therapeutic use of pets is considered to be a sensory modulation approach. The integration of animal-assisted therapy into practice has been discussed in nursing, psychology, and rehabilitation literature, as well as others. However, it has only in Read More...

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Pet Therapy Part II: Children and the Disabled
February 24, 2009 2:18 PM by Carol Kleinman

Pet therapy has been found to be beneficial for people of all ages. Children are automatically drawn towards animals. Through interaction with animals, children learn nurturing, responsibility, and empathy. Children learn how to take care of the animal Read More...

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Animal Assisted Therapy Part I: Introduction to Pet Therapy
February 3, 2009 12:25 PM by Carol Kleinman

The enjoyment of animals as companions dates back many centuries, perhaps even to prehistoric times. The first known therapeutic use of animals started in Gheel, Belgium in the ninth century. In this town, learning to care for farm animals has long been Read More...

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