Arrohhh Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy

There is great value in using animals to process personal trauma as well as achieve specific goals. Strengthen the weak hands and make firm the feeble and tottering knees. (Isaiah 35:3)

The practice of Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy has gained popularity, and has become a recognized form of therapy throughout the world today. The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) endorses

the benefits of animal therapy with people suffering from Autism, PTSD and other conditions. Companion Animals create a point of contact between people in a non-threatening environment. Although the expression ‘unconditional love’ may sound like a cliche, it very aptly describes exactly what companion animals offer their humans. Animals are forgiving; non-judgmental and will accept all people without prejudice. Animals are also a reality check; as people focus their energy at that moment on the animals, taking their mind of their stress. All these factors contribute towards developing a report between the counselor and and client. Especially when that client is a child. To achieve the above objectives, the animals and humans do not have to spend many hard-working hours with each other. It has been found that just a half-hour session is sufficient to achieve a desired effect.