Wellness Technique Exploration: The Therapeutic Benefits of Pets

We'll be exploring the therapeutic benefits of pets!
Some guiding questions:

• In what ways can you engage with you pet and feel comforted?
  How do you feel when you interact with animals? What specific emotions come up?

• What can you do when you need support but your pet just wants to play or is tired or sleeping?

• Do you believe pets can sense your emotions? How does your pet react when you're stressed or sad?
  What are some unique ways your pet shows affection or tries to cheer you up?

• How does the companionship of a pet compare to human companionship in terms of support and comfort? Are there things you feel more comfortable sharing or expressing with your pet than with people?

How does the connection with a personal pet differ from the connection with an Emotional Support Animal?

• Do you think people form stronger bonds with pets they've raised themselves compared to Emotional Support Animal assigned for support?

• How does the therapeutic impact of dogs compare to that of cats, horses, or even smaller pets like rabbits?

• Why do you think certain animals, like dogs and horses, are more commonly used for therapy than others?

• Are there any lesser-known animals that you think could be effective in pet therapy?

This is a peer-led initiative—I'm a trained peer supporter with three years of experience, not a therapist. The goal here is for us to explore this technique together, as peers.

Join our discord server and then join the voice chat at 8pm ET to participate in this meetup!
https://discord.gg/Vvc5Pw2ueM