Therapy at the Farm Sanctuary
Ages 12 - Adult
Ages 12 - Adult
What Does Animal-Assisted Therapy Look Like?
Imagine your child in a therapy session. They are being asked to talk about some really tough stuff and they don’t know if they are up for the task. They start noticing their mind whirling and everything in their being wants to run away or shut down. Then they look over and see Blue the sheep. They reach over and pet her, really noticing her soft fur. Blue’s kind energy calms your child’s body and brings a smile to their face. After a few deep breaths, they feel supported and able to talk about the tough stuff.
Maybe your child is feeling ashamed like they are a failure or a loser. They feel like they are not worthy of love because they don’t have a million friends, they don’t look a certain way, or their grades are less-than-ideal. I then ask if Blue the sheep is worthy of love. “Of course!” your kid says. I continue, “But she doesn’t have a million friends, look like the other sheep in her herd, or even go to school.” This leads us to a discussion about how people don’t need to earn love and how to start practicing self-compassion.
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***Farmaste Animal Sanctuary does not participate in the delivery of any mental health services***
***The person in the picture is not a client***
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