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Animal Assisted TherapyResearch has demonstrated that using animals as "co-therapists" may be of assistance to counselors in working with withdrawn or non-communicative clients. Animals have been found to lower anxiety and motivate participation in therapy with individuals or groups af any age. Animals can help facilitate a trusting bond between the therapist and client. For some clients, talking to the animal is easier than talking to the therapist about difficult issues. Animals can help clients get in touch with feelings by offering nurturing and unconditional acceptance. Animals have been known to help in the following areas: Improve socialization and communication; reduce isolation, boredom and loneliness; brighten affect and mood; reduce depression; improve memory and recall; improve self-esteem; improve cooperation and problem-solving ability; improve concentration and attention, increase engagement; decrease manipulative behaviors; improve verbalizations of feelings; reduce anxiety; reduce abusive behavior; improve ability to trust; learn appropriate touch. This service is offered by: |
 Adolescent CounselingThe pre-teen and teenage years can be especially difficult for both child and parents. We are here to bridge the gap with families and help teens navigate through this rough time. Animal Assisted TherapyAnimals have been found to lower anxiety and motivate participation in therapy with clients of any age. Career CounselingMany options are avilable for career paths, but which one is right for you? EFTEmotional Freedom Technique is a form of accupressure that is easily taught to aduts and children. Marriage CounselingMarriage can be the greatest experience or it can become the worst. We want to help you learn how to make your marriage happy and healthy. Play TherapyPlay Therapy is a way to help children make sense of their world. Pre-Marital CounselingPre-marital counseling helps sort through potential pitfalls for marriage. Substance Abuse CounselingCounseling for those who need help with an addiction. Testing and EvaluationsEarly assessment is the first step to addressing academic, emotional, social, and behavioral issues of children and adolescents. |
