Adult Therapy

Adults respond to animal-assisted psychotherapy in a special way. Many sessions are active and experiential, often combining talk-therapy when needed. 

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At AATPC, we integrate our therapy animals into the therapy process. Animals provide a unique connection for adults,  one that immediately helps people feel comfortable and at ease.. There are several ways that animals enrich the therapy environment.

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• Many people naturally feel comfortable with animals. This makes the counseling process more positive and enjoyable.

• Research has found that therapists seem more approachable when there is an animal in the room.

• Each of our therapy animals have been rescued and have their own stories. Some people relate directly to the animals’ stories. In allowing the person to interact with the animals, we can highlight themes in the person's life.

• We can develop creative and fun interventions with the animals that help focus on the persons' issues without having to directly confront them.

• Because people can address issues faster when animals are present, therapy takes less time and is therefore more effective.

• Animals can help focus the attention outward. This helps relieve symptoms of physical pain, depression, anxiety, and other internally-focused problems.

 

During your initial session, the therapist will gather information from you, and start to develop a treatment plan specifically design for you. We believe that effective therapy is based on a strong, trusting, and comfortable relationship between the client and the therapy team.

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To learn more about how one of our Professional Therapy Teams can help, or to schedule a consultation, you can contact us at: 720-266-4444, (option 3) or send us a confidential email. We look forward to working with you.