Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Animal, host Dr. Annie Petersen looks at how pets support us emotionally during family gatherings. We also cover the difference between service animals and emotional support pets, emphasizing the unique roles both play. We examine the science behind pets reducing stress and share practical strategies for working with pets as emotional anchors during social events. Real-life examples illustrate how pets help maintain emotional balance, prov...
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Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Animal, host Dr. Annie Petersen looks at how pets support us emotionally during family gatherings. We also cover the difference between service animals and emotional support pets, emphasizing the unique roles both play. We examine the science behind pets reducing stress and share practical strategies for working with pets as emotional anchors during social events. Real-life examples illustrate how pets help maintain emotional balance, prov...
In this episode of The Resilient Animal, host Annie Petersen talks with Shannon Kopp of the SoulPaws Recovery Project about the therapeutic power of the human-animal bond for mental health recovery. Shannon shares her personal journey recovering from an eating disorder and how animals played a crucial role in her healing process. They also discuss the founding and growth of SoulPaws, an organization dedicated to providing free animal-assisted therapy for individuals with eating disorders and ...
The Resilient Animal
Send us a text In this episode of The Resilient Animal, host Dr. Annie Petersen looks at how pets support us emotionally during family gatherings. We also cover the difference between service animals and emotional support pets, emphasizing the unique roles both play. We examine the science behind pets reducing stress and share practical strategies for working with pets as emotional anchors during social events. Real-life examples illustrate how pets help maintain emotional balance, prov...
