
Therapist vs. Psychologist vs. Counselor
Do you know the difference between a therapist, a counselor, and a psychologist?
Psychologists Have an advanced degree in psychology
Provide therapy, research, or are professors at a university
Are licensed by a state board at the…

15 Reasons Animal Assisted Therapy Works
Animal assisted therapy can be more effective than traditional talk therapy because: 1) Animals can increase a person’s motivation and participation in therapy. A person who is resistant to coming into traditional therapy may be more…

The Furry Therapist: How Dogs Aid Psychotherapy
Research and my personal observations show that a well-trained therapy dog often is a patient's best friend during counseling sessions. Brief interactions with therapy dogs can decrease production of the stress hormone epinephrine, reduce blood…