Animal-assisted therapy (AAT), also known as pet therapy, is a form of therapy that utilizes pets to enhance individuals' physical, social, emotional, and cognitive functioning, as defined by the ...

Margaret Gitter returns to her alma mater, Benedictine University in Lisle, six times a year with some visitors from her backyard barn. Finn, a pony with an Appaloosa-like coat, and Ned, a steady ...

In pediatric hospitals, emotional comfort is treated as essential to healing. Children are offered music therapy, pet visits, interactive programming, and calming environments—not as extras, but as ...

The integration of animals in educational environments has gained growing recognition as an innovative strategy to support learning, emotional well‐being and social development. Animal-assisted ...

Ever notice how a pet’s presence can instantly calm a storm of emotions? Whether it’s a friendly tail wag or a warm purring cuddle, animals have a unique ability to soothe, ground, and heal. This ...

Career Does Animal-Assisted Therapy Really Work? What clinical trials reveal about the effectiveness of four-legged therapists. Posted November 17, 2014 | Reviewed by Abigail Fagan You hear a lot ...

Lifeline Connections is taking its therapy practices to the arena. The Vancouver organization — which provides mental health and addiction services — added animal-assisted therapy to its stable of ...

In tonight’s class, Maxwell is the center of attention. He greets students as they arrive and waits for them to pet him or scratch him behind the ears. He sits on the floor beside adjunct instructor ...

The Ph.D. research of Yuan Feng focuses on promoting the well-being of a vulnerable population in our society—people with dementia—using interactive technologies. Collaborating with the Vitalis ...