India, Oct. 6 -- Can the simple presence of animals help individuals with something as complex as trauma? Research on trauma suggests that time does not heal, but instead leaves the individual to grow more vulnerable to stressors around them (Germain et al., 2018). While Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) has become a significant practice today, the inclusion of animals in clinical settings is not new. It dates back to the late 18th century, when animals were a part of mental health institutions and psychological clinics that helped patients socialize among themselves.
What is an Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI)?
AAI is an umbrella term used to define interventions that include animals as a part of their processes. These include targeted the...