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We all know how much we love our pets, but there’s also significant evidence that animals can be instrumental in improving our mental health. Most of us are now familiar with service dogs who help people who are blind or who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but there’s even more interesting data emerging.
We live in a world where our connection with nature has been disrupted. Some researchers are even calling this nature deficit disorder. Perhaps that’s why there’s such a massive increase in the pet retail industry. We intuitively know dogs force us to get outside and experience nature. Our canine friends also have knowledge of and respect for the laws of nature – something the climate crisis tells us we humans need some help with.
In these specialized sessions offered in the beautiful conservation areas of Vaughan and Barrie, you will learn how to understand when your dog is trying to bring you back to the physical world. You will learn how to communicate with your best friend in ways that regulate your nervous system. Many new evidence-based psychotherapies emphasize this type of regulation as key to improving symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use disorder.
There are other benefits to this type of therapy because it is conducted outside in the peaceful and rejuvenating conservation areas of Vaughan, such as Boyd Conservation Area, and Barrie, like Shawnee Meadows. The benefits of ecotherapy are well known and include:
So, bring your best or worst-behaved pet to therapy! Carol McDowell, a registered psychotherapist and canine behavioural therapist, leads these innovative sessions in the tranquil natural settings of Vaughan and Barrie. Reconnect with nature and your furry companion on the path to improved well-being.
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Sat: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Choosing a therapist is an important step: it is easy to get lost in the sea of information about different therapeutic modalities and select which route will address your concerns most effectively. We take care of that for you. We will work with you in a positive way to address your needs.