December 21: Mumbai: Animal Assisted Activity for trauma vicitms

Organiser :  Mumbai Terror Helpline

Title of Event : Animal Assisted Activity for trauma vicitms

Day(s) and Date(s) : 21/12/2008

Time / Timings :  11am-2 pm

Venue :  National College (law), Bandra west, Linking Road.

Program Details :  Animal Angels Foundation is offering Animal Assisted Activity for those affected by the Mumbai Terror Blasts at a program organized by the Mumbai Terror Helpline group.

Animal Assisted Therapy is the use of trained therapy animals in counseling. We have a team of psychologists and counselors who along with our trained therapy animals will help the trauma victims to overcome post trauma stress.
 
 How will attendee benefit :  A comforting hug from a dog is one way of letting out your pent up stress. This is called Animal Assisted Therapy. Animals are unconditional and their touch is soothing. Most of the time people in trauma or in a state of shock don't want to talk as they re experience the trauma. With animals you do not need to talk. Even if you hug the therapy dog, it provides you immense comfort and reassurance. It also helps in catharsis or venting out of emotions. A person may cry on hugging the dog as it releases the emotions locked up inside. Also the animal is non judgmental. An animal will not judge you for what you do or say, hence providing a very open environment to express oneself.
 Fees :  0
 RSVP Name :  Harish - 9833100340
 RSVP Emaile :  animalangels@animalangels.org.in
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