Posts Tagged: canine therapy
October 24, 2023
Amelia’s Triumph Over Chronic Pain: A Journey to Recovery
Missing school. Frequent visits to the emergency room. Spending days in bed. Feeling depressed. This was what Amelia’s life looked like after a sports injury left her in constant pain. Amelia, once a vibrant and active teenager, watched as her life, health, and schoolwork spiraled downwards. She eventually was diagnosed with amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome…
Chronic Pain and Pain Management
anxiety, behavioral health, canine therapy, certified child life specialist, child life, chronic pain, depression, inpatient chronic pain management, inpatient pain, inpatient pain management, mental health, opioid- and pain medication-free, pain, patient stories, patient story, pediatric mental health
March 18, 2019
Heroes “fur” Real
There are few things cuter or more joy-inducing than dogs. Their ability to connect with humans: uncanny. Their cuddling prowess: unparalleled. And their positive effects on health: pretty darn undeniable. Scientific studies have shown that simply petting a pup increases one’s output of the feel-good hormones serotonin, oxytocin and prolactin, in turn reducing anxiety and…
Rady Children's Staff
canine therapy, staff stories, staff volunteers, therapy dogs
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