If the professional psychologist can not help a person who experiences PTSD, then getting into the act by psychologists on four legs. Specially trained dogs sometimes have invaluable support to people who are struggling every day with the consequences of a disaster or accident.
Dogs have long been loyal aides people. They rescue climbers covered with avalanches, searching for missing children, tracking down criminals, finding explosives and drugs. For many blind people the dog is not only a guide, but my closest friends in life. In recent years, a new type of dogs that people have emotional assistance .
These animals help those who face post-traumatic stress Or simply suffers from prolonged depression . In association HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response has certified more than 100 groups, which are prepared for a career animal psychologists. Moreover, recent studies have shown that even if you have a common (not trained specifically) the dog, it can lower blood pressure, strengthen the power of the spirit and fight stress .
In association HOPE breeders psychologists prepare for 40-hour course. People get psychological training, at the same time are trained and their dogs. After that, the animals and their owners are beginning to work with those who need their help.
Dogs bring such people into two or three hours several times a week. They visit the families who have lost someone from relatives. People communicate with a psychologist and a dog, walk, share their experiences and receive considerable emotional unloading. Especially effective is the dog's work with children.
Most of the families have received such support, then themselves become a dog or other pets.
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