Lumsden Psychology boasts a small herd of British White Cattle, a mature Border Collie and a couple of very friendly goats. Where appropriate, animal assisted therapy is utilised to assist clients to help them flourish. The benefits of animal assisted therapy include (but are not limited to): Improved mental health; Improved general health; and Reduced stress levels;
Ginny
Therapy Assistant
Tatiana
“the pole vaulting champion”
Lisa
“likes a walk”
Daisy
Lavender
Pumpkin
Born Halloween 2023
Meet the Therapy Herd
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15762389
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7534124
https://www.mayoclinic.org/about-mayo-clinic/volunteers/arizona/caring-canines
https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/Dementia-and-AAT-Richeson.pdf?f=d7892a36
https://www.uclahealth.org/programs/pac/about-us/animal-assisted-therapy-research
https://www.uclahealth.org/sites/default/files/documents/PAC-Heart-Article.pdf?f=1e74dcfd