Pet Therapy, Part 2, Show NotesIn this episode of the Motor City Hypnotist Podcast, we are talking about animal therapy.And I’m also going to be giving listeners a FREE HYPNOSIS GUIDE!  Stay tuned!INTRODUCTIONFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)WINNER OF THE WEEK;  NFL player helps domestic violence survivors with petshttps://www.msn.com/en-us/health/health/nfl-player-helps-domestic-violence-survivors-with-pets-they-have-nowhere-to-go/ar-AA12G4WzTOPIC INTRODUCTIONWhat is Animal Therapy?Animal-assisted therapy is known to have many positive effects on patients of all ages.  Research shows that animal therapy can lower stress and anxiety levels, improve blood pressure, increase patient mobility, and provide an alternative focus from pain.HistoryBenefitspet therapy can decrease:•        stress levels•        BP•        pain•        fatigue•        anxiety•        fear•        isolation•        loneliness.Pet therapy has also been shown to improve patient satisfaction, energy levels, self-esteem, and mood, as well as decrease depression. Pet therapy can also be beneficial for family members and other visitors. Therapy Dogs vs. Service Dogs vs. Emotional Support AnimalsTHERAPY DOGSTherapy dogs are trained to provide social or therapeutic interaction with various populations in need of emotional, physical, or psychological support. Therapy dogs are not included under the American Disabilities Act. Petting and contact are what therapy dogs are all about.SERVICE DOGSService dogs are trained to perform specific behaviors to assist an individual owner with activities of daily living. These dogs have access to public places and transportation under the American Disabilities Act. Petting service dogs are discouraged while they are assisting their owners.EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOGSEmotional Support Dogs provide affection and companionship for individuals with various mental or emotional conditions. An emotional support dog is not trained to perform specific behaviors to assist with a disability. Emotional Support Dogs are not included under the American Disabilities Act.Top 4 Therapy Animals1.        Dogs2.        Horses3.        Cats4.        RabbitsNEXT EPISODE: Animal Therapy, Part 2Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City HypnotistNEXT EPISODE: Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind.  David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City HypnotistFIND ME:My Website: https://motorcityhypnotist.com/podcastMy social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motorcityhypnotist/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjjLNcNvSYzfeX0uHqe3gATwitter: https://twitter.com/motorcityhypnoInstagram: motorcityhypnoFREE HYPNOSIS GUIDEhttps://detroithypnotist.convertri.com/podcast-free-hypnosis-guidePlease also subscribe to the show and leave a review.(Stay with me as later in the podcast, I’ll be giving away a free gift to all listeners!)Change your thinking, change your life!Laugh hard, run fast, be kind. David R. Wright MA, LPC, CHTThe Motor City Hypnotist