Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy (synonymous with animal-assisted psychotherapy) is a form of therapy appropriate for all ages and developmental stages. Dr. Perry partners with Simple Sparrow Care Farm in Georgetown, TX to offer these services. More about Simple Sparrow Care Farm (from their website Simple Sparrow Care Farm): “Simple Sparrow teaches people how to care for land, gardens, and animals so they are better able to care for themselves and others. A care farm utilizes farm nature for educational, therapeutic, and/or vocational outcomes.”
Animal-assisted therapy may be especially beneficial for those who identify with any of the following concerns, although is not limited to these:
– Anxiety disorders
– Depression
– Trauma
– Relationship issues
– Dementia
– ADHD
During animal-assisted therapy sessions, you may have the opportunity to interact with one or several of the following animals:
– Goats and sheep
– Chickens
– Rabbits
– Pigs
– Cats
– Tortoise and turtle
– Pigeons
– Horses*
*Coming soon, more info TBA.