Benefits of Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI)

Psychological

  • Support self-confidence and self-esteem

  • Improve the mood

  • Practice emotional regulation and self-management

  • Support memory work (especially for the elderly)

  • Improve mental health and awareness

  • Help ease anxiety and depression

Social

  • Bring a sense of belonging

  • Help improve social skills

  • Encourage co-operation

  • Support the formation of bonds and social connections

  • Open the door to communication and interactions (ice breaker)

  • Bring a sense of responsibility and care for others

  • Practice mindfulness.

Physical

  • Promote body and spatial awareness

  • Encourage gross and fine motor motions

  • Work on movement control

  • Can lower high blood pressure