Animal Assisted Therapy

Animals and children go together. Phoenix Children's Hospital's provides an Animal-Assisted Therapy Program to patients and their families for therapeutic purposes.
Scientific research has shown that a patient's interaction with an animal can provide positive physical and emotional benefits. It can reduce stress levels and invoke a sense of well-being.
Animal-assisted therapy acts as a catalyst to motivate patients to help themselves. A child will happily take a dog for a walk, or throw the animal a ball, forgetting the pain for a little while and moving closer to going home.
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[@bsdjkgf2939]

They should have this program in every hospital, and people, please, if you have a dog who is extremely friendly, consider making them a therapy dog, it is such a great thing.

[@danielcurrey3307]

I was in an operation next t 30 minutes ago. When a golden retriever entered my room i instantly felt better. Lovely program

[@emilyadams8364]

This video is absolutely beautiful.

[@DianaKazimiera-]

It's true, those people who help and respect others have brillant hearts ❤️

[@rosierose1127]

This is so beautiful

[@nugget6692]

Its so heart warming to watch stuff like this

[@IgnoreMePleaseImBeggingU]

Unus anus unus anus UNUS ANUS

[@lulukrishna647]

So nice program..

[@afifayousaf2466]

My dad is facing stress and I recommended him to get a bunny, because he didn't want a dog.

[@anzu4870]

Bunnies are great, i hope your dad is doing well

[@eleonorapisapia6670]

💋

[@carolinepercy1216]

+💝+

[@alfiebear2647]

(09032020 Mon) I am not an academic but I was given a chance to do animal assisted therapy for free n it has been the most rewarding part of my entire Life.

[@nicqueen125]

Love that

[@nicqueen125]

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[@Paolocampani2015]

Siete molto bravi con i cani a fare la terapia con i cani in ospedale

[@Txboy85A]

What a great program.

[@shaneluke346]

I think they should have a programme like that over here in ENGLAND , NOT just for CHILDREN but ADULTS as well although luckily I DONT have to go into hospital often , the last time was 2013 , for 3 months , I have Spina Bifida/ Hydrocephalus plus FYBROMYALGA which started AFTER an opperation for the LATTER

[@Ville45]

Amazing

[@benmiddleton9984]

just a fabulous program

[@therapyanimalsofutahpetpar1532]

What a good program, with skilled handlers and very social, clean dogs and medical personnel who know how use it to it's potential. It's not just warm fuzzies, it's animals helping kids get better!

[@brentvenneman6710]

I there one in iowa?