Already 12,000 years ago, the man had guessed to the great potential that can be derived in terms of benefits from the proximity of a pet.
Animals in ancient cultures, were attributed to supernatural powers and miracles and even during the Second World War were used in companion animals such as psychological support to minimize the damage caused to many people during the war.
Only in the early 60's, Levinson scientific testing the therapeutic efficacy of companion animals used for the recovery of people with serious mental illness and coined the now well-known term "Pet Therapy".
The Delta Society (the international organization that promotes the use of animals for the improvement of health status, independence and quality of life of the man) said that only pets can be included in programs of assisted activities and therapies to the exclusion of all animals so wild or feral, and exotic than those of pups.
The Pet Partners Aptitude Test (PPAT) of the Delta Society assesses whether the pair formed by the holder and the animal has the ability, capacity, placement and potential to carry out this type of activity, then selecting among all potential therapists only animals more susceptible.
course, our canine friends have a crucial role in carrying out these activities with special attention to some breeds such as Labrador and Golden Retriever.
When we speak of Pet Therapy we must distinguish between:
Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) that is "undertaken with the aid of animals," Animal-Assisted Therapy
(AAT) that is "Therapy with the help of animals. "
These can be used with patients suffering from various diseases, with these objectives:
- cognitive (improvement of some mental abilities, memory, thought inductive)
- behavioral (control hyperactivity, body relaxation, acquisitions of rules)
- psychosocial (improvement of skills, interaction)
- strictly psychological (treatment of animal phobia, self-improvement)
Not only that but it has been shown that pet therapy can play an essential role in the resolution, or at least in mitigating some of physical ailments.
hypertension and heart disease can take advantage of the proximity of an animal petting an animal is also involved in reducing blood pressure and helps regulate the heart rate.
fundamental role is also played with Children: recent experiences in Italy on
children admitted to pediatric departments show that the curiosity and the joy expressed by the young patients during encounters with animals help relieve feelings of discomfort due to hospitalization, as to make clear their approach with the therapies and medical staff. On
Elderly then it was observed that in periods of cohabitation with animals is matched by a general increase in good humor, sociability and more responsive, easier contact with the therapists. An improvement in the general well-being for those who often, because of loneliness and lack of affection, it closes itself and refuses relationships.
Finally also Italy has launched the first two projects. Financed with € 150,000 for a term of three years will take place in the Lazio and Campania in agreement with the Institute of Social Medicine . The aim is to support the sick and the disabled in Rome on dialysis in Naples. We are delighted this initiative and this further step in our country in the awareness of the vital role that these fantastic beings have in our lives!
Animals in ancient cultures, were attributed to supernatural powers and miracles and even during the Second World War were used in companion animals such as psychological support to minimize the damage caused to many people during the war.
Only in the early 60's, Levinson scientific testing the therapeutic efficacy of companion animals used for the recovery of people with serious mental illness and coined the now well-known term "Pet Therapy".
The Delta Society (the international organization that promotes the use of animals for the improvement of health status, independence and quality of life of the man) said that only pets can be included in programs of assisted activities and therapies to the exclusion of all animals so wild or feral, and exotic than those of pups.
The Pet Partners Aptitude Test (PPAT) of the Delta Society assesses whether the pair formed by the holder and the animal has the ability, capacity, placement and potential to carry out this type of activity, then selecting among all potential therapists only animals more susceptible.
course, our canine friends have a crucial role in carrying out these activities with special attention to some breeds such as Labrador and Golden Retriever. When we speak of Pet Therapy we must distinguish between:
Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) that is "undertaken with the aid of animals," Animal-Assisted Therapy
(AAT) that is "Therapy with the help of animals. "
These can be used with patients suffering from various diseases, with these objectives:
- cognitive (improvement of some mental abilities, memory, thought inductive)
- behavioral (control hyperactivity, body relaxation, acquisitions of rules)
- psychosocial (improvement of skills, interaction)
- strictly psychological (treatment of animal phobia, self-improvement)
Not only that but it has been shown that pet therapy can play an essential role in the resolution, or at least in mitigating some of physical ailments.
hypertension and heart disease can take advantage of the proximity of an animal petting an animal is also involved in reducing blood pressure and helps regulate the heart rate.
fundamental role is also played with Children: recent experiences in Italy on
children admitted to pediatric departments show that the curiosity and the joy expressed by the young patients during encounters with animals help relieve feelings of discomfort due to hospitalization, as to make clear their approach with the therapies and medical staff. On
Elderly then it was observed that in periods of cohabitation with animals is matched by a general increase in good humor, sociability and more responsive, easier contact with the therapists. An improvement in the general well-being for those who often, because of loneliness and lack of affection, it closes itself and refuses relationships.
Finally also Italy has launched the first two projects. Financed with € 150,000 for a term of three years will take place in the Lazio and Campania in agreement with the Institute of Social Medicine . The aim is to support the sick and the disabled in Rome on dialysis in Naples. We are delighted this initiative and this further step in our country in the awareness of the vital role that these fantastic beings have in our lives!
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