Dr. Mark Swaim Introduces the Common Therapy Animals
For Dr. Mark Swaim, using animal-assisted therapy to reach troubled children and young adults is an effective way of helping them. However, he acknowledges that while one furry companion may work for a patient, it may not always elicit the same reaction to a different youngster. He makes it a point to understand which animal the patient may have an affinity for so that the session would be worthwhile. In this article, he talks about the most common therapy animals he utilizes in his practice. Common Therapy Animals Here are the most common therapy animals that are used today: 1. Dogs Like the majority of physicians, Dr. Mark Swaim swear by canines. Dogs are the most common therapy animals in use today. They are perfect for the role, thanks to their natural friendliness and loyalty to humans. Therapy dogs are often seen walking around with their owners, helping them to adjust to what’s going on around them. 2. Cats For people who have a fear of dogs, cats are next in li...