For
over 25 years, Theodora Stolz, psychologist, has seen the many things that can
prove therapeutic for people and add quality to their daily lives and overall
health. One of these things is companionship with an animal, whether it be a
household pet or a horse at a stable. Many people feel connected with animals
and are sometimes better at confiding their emotions with something that
listens but doesn’t speak any translatable language. This form of therapy is
something Theodora Stolz holds in high regard.
Pets
are often the most convenient choice for animal therapy, because they are at
your home at all times and able to give the affection you need. While cats and
dogs are known for being the cuddliest of household creatures, aquarium pets
have the potential to be just as welcoming. Snakes, birds, fish and other
species of pets often behave differently when their owner is present, which can
easily be translated as a different form of affection. The owner picks up on
these behavioral signals, and it gives them an extra sense of importance to be
such an influence to the life of that pet.
Horse
therapy has become a practice of its own and also yields a similar amount of,
if not more, benefits than owning a pet. Along with the connections that people
can develop with horses, the aesthetic of being able to ride them too makes
horses extra beneficial to one’s health because of the endorphins released
while being excited. In psychology, Theodora Stolz Psychologist
knows the benefits animal therapy can provide.
