Animal Therapy, also known as pet therapy, involves interactions with animals to help people to improve physical, emotional or mental well-being.
Most people love animals and find them to have a calming effect, and find it emotionally rewarding to care for and spend time with an animal.
Unique to The Health Hub Belmont is our farm-like environment where we care for various animals. Our Belmont Clinic is home to Turtles, Ducks, Chickens, Dogs and Alpacas.
How does it help?
Boost confidence
Ease anxiety
Promote positive emotions and improve mood
Support the development or expression of empathic skills
Improve social interaction and communication skills
Reduce feelings associated with low mood, such as loneliness, insecurity, sadness, social isolation, and anger
The animals can be a small or large part of a clinical plan.