Pet Therapy
Animal assisted therapy (also known as Pet Therapy) is a natural holistic treatment, that pre-dates science, and is used as an occupational therapy tool within psychology. It is proven to improve the spirit~mind~body interconnectedness, reducing both anxiety and blood pressure.
The interaction and relationship between people and animals has also been shown to reduce stress and promote well being. It can also increase socialisation; improve self esteem & confidence ; promote quality of life & encourage nurturance & responsibility.
When used with people in the autistic spectrum, these people demonstrated fewer stereotyped behaviours and increased socially appropriate behaviours. IT IS PROVEN TO WORK!!
“Introduction of animals into a human service system can provide the calming, unconditional love & attention, that is needed to enable the service users to thrive – moving from illness towards health”
Pet Therapy / Animal Assisted Therapy
Our animal assisted therapy sessions, are second to none, and we are the forerunner in this field, we can even do one to one sessions IN YOUR HOME!!
A three page feature on our pet therapy work, written by Dr Daniel Allen, appeared in October 2012′s Practical Reptile Keeping Magazine. This has been followed by an article in French animal magazine NAC, who decided to feature us not only in a 7 page article, but also as the cover story in their very first edition! (See lower down)
We are now, internationally recognised for our work in the pet therapy field, and we have experience in bringing successful Pet Therapy to the elderly, learning disabled, problematic children and those with life limiting illnesses.
Our contractual work within the field of severe mental illness is pioneering, and our work with the professionals within this field, will take us toward forming a blueprint for animal assisted therapy within mental health in the UK.
Group or Individual Pet Therapy Sessions
We can do individual or group sessions, with any type of critter that the service users (those benefiting from the therapy) would like to see (a list of critters can be supplied for use in the selection process).
All sorts of people gain therapeutic results from all manner of critter – some choices, and the effects thereof, are very surprising. For maximum therapeutic benefit, sessions should be held regularly, rather than as an ad-hoc activity.
We could also bring our animals for therapy within :
- Mental Health Services
- Hospitals (esp oncology wards)
- Schools (proven to improve behaviours & attendance)
- Hospices
- Care Homes
- Behavioural Units and Organisations (such as CAMHS, autistic, ADHD)
- Fostering Organisations
- Neuro/Physical Rehab Services
- Prisons
- Community Invisible Illness Groups
In March 2013, Daniel Allen interviewed Desmond Morris, for Practical Reptile Keeping, and asked about the work we do
Please contact us for FULL details via email : therapy@critterishallsorts.co.uk
Prices : range from £100 for a one hour session to £400 for a full day (6 x 1 hour sessions). There is a surcharge of 40p per mile after 30 miles, if bookings are over 30 miles away from base.