How do dogs help suffering children in therapies

People and the world have discovered many medical ways to help people suffering with difficulties. Now many social organizations offer children a therapy in which are involved our soft friend dogs.Let’s find out how it all works.

The start of the idea

In 2005 an organization called ResiliEnfance was founded. Two psychologists, Sandy Belair and Malika Bechti decided to start a new program which can help children to overcome their mental an even physical difficulties. The organization was for children who were victims of abuse, had disabilities, traumas and etc.

 The social organization started to cooperate with all the structures children were connected with. It could be a specialized institutions, cultural centers, social services and of course schools. Starting this kind of therapy needed the families to be included as well since it is important for children to be in a good environment besides the therapies. It means that for the best result they needed to personalize therapy according of what the children needed. Specialists held with parents not only small group meetings but also individual. Every child is different and is an individual person and started something so unique required a huge work.

They didn’t include the words childhood and resilience in the name of association for no reason. They clearly understood what is their goal for that young people and went straight to it.

The dogs in therapy

 Now let’s talk about our friends dogs who were included in this beautiful job. Choosing dogs to work with children is so suitable as they make a safe environment around them and make others feel safe too. As we all know they are so loyal and never let you alone if they see that you need help. They love humans and don’t expect anything instead but of course they appreciate and feel loved when you show them you care about them too.

One of the other important reasons is that children who have mental issues sometimes choose to not talk about their problems and about how they feel. Spending time with dogs who are not able to talk and express everything with only emotions is a very good way for children  to exchange emotions with dogs and feel like they talked about their mental state. It makes an imprassion for children that they found someone like them.

What it teaches children

Except from the treating, children also learn so many new things such as responsibilities, taking care of someone, and of course love. The understanding that they are ready and able to take care of someone gives them self-confidence which they really need in that period of time. All these are the most important and needed things for treating them.

So we discovered that the emotional support that dogs are able to give people has a really strong power and can help children with mental problems, with self confidence, teach them so many new things and even to get better physically. We hope that children who have problems and need help will find their fluffy friend soon and make a good friendship with them. Our kind dogs are ready to give all their love to us. Stay safe and healthy.