Using animals in treatments has many advantages.The presence of animals and their direct involvement in treatments have positive effects on people at various
Physical: animals promote physical well-being, contributing to the normalization of the cardiovascular system, creating a pleasant feeling in the body, reducing stress, and encouraging more exercise.
Mental health: animals improve - among other things - the ability to concentrate, the ability to learn new skills, and general mental agility.
Cognitive: animals promote involvement in activities, communication skills, language development and contact with the outside world.
Emotional: animals soothe the human psyche, reduce the risk of suicide, make people laugh, reduce the feeling of loneliness, and increase self-esteem.
Social: animals contribute to learning and improving social skills such as accepting criticism, making compromises, and solving conflicts.
Motor activity: animals contribute to the promotion of movement, and coordination and improve overall mobility.
Interaction with animals can provide a sense of peace, purpose, companionship, and love.
Developing a bond with animals also promotes self-worth, self-esteem, and trust.
Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) provide opportunities for motivational, educational, therapeutic, and recreational benefits to enhance the quality of life.
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