In Dolo, in the province of Venice, a pet therapy project that brings dogs and cats together
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Pet therapy in the ward, but this time with a few more friends. It happens to fraud, in the province of Venice, in whose hospital a totally innovative experimental pet therapy project, in collaboration with the Teama association (Animal-mediated therapies and activities) of Padua.
Innovative because the more friends are the cats! Yes, what the project has new "Four legs in Pediatrics”Is precisely the fact that brings together a collaborate for the well-being of small patients both dogs and cats.
For some time now, the Paduan association has been involved in spreading the practice of pet therapy, which involves the use of animals specially trained and guided by operators (psychologists and psychotherapists, dog educator, veterinary surgeon) certified by the National Reference Center for Pet. Therapy. Among other things, the Pediatric Department of Dolo is already known for having brought there among the children clown therapy, carried out by a group of volunteers twice a week. Furthermore, every fortnight, the volunteers of the Venetian association Il Castello, they read books and put on small shows. Finally, i rugby players di Mirano periodically go to the ward to tell about their activity, giving breakfast to the children and inviting them to their games for free.
HOW IT WORKS - The initiative will be completely participation for Ulss 13 and will last five months, with a weekly frequency of about an hour in which, alongside the game with animals, creative activities will be proposed on the theme of the world of nature and animals.
“It is a project - says the head physician Luca Vecchiato - which, if successful, will still be proposed in our department. And that goes along with other important initiatives that we have been proposing for some years to give relief to families and their children as they are capable of reducing the stress and anxiety that hospitalization tends to cause ".
Indeed, this is precisely the principle that guides Pet Therapy:domestico animals it is no longer seen as a taxable person, but as one active figure from whom to receive affection. Of course, we shouldn't expect the miracle of healing, but having a trusted and playful friend with you for the little sick ones certainly makes you feel less alone and stronger.
Germana Carillo
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