Meet Penny the Vizsla!

Penny at PD

We are so excited to have Penny join our team here at Positive Directions. Penny is a Vizsla and a certified therapy dog. Penny will be on-site at Positive Directions at various times, and we can’t wait for everyone to get to know her!

We are offering an open group with Penny on October 22nd, from 4 - 5 pm at Positive Directions for anyone who loves dogs and wants to learn about the benefits of animal therapy.

You can RSVP on our event page or click here. Space is limited.

Benefits of Animal Therapy

Animal therapy is a type of therapy that is complementary and enhances current treatment. It can be such an impactful addition to therapy sessions because just the mere presence of animals can have therapeutic effects. Animal therapy can be a great way to help people cope with different stressors and provide comfort. There are many different mental and emotional benefits to clients from using animal therapy like decreased loneliness, boosted mood, diverting negative thoughts, and increased feelings of social support. These benefits aid in the process of therapy and can greatly help clients in their treatment journey.

At Positive directions, we strive to help all individuals and families have the skills, support, and resources they need to live a healthy life and contribute to a strong community. Offering animal therapy is one more way in which we hope to support our community holistically.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to us at info@positivedirections.org or call us at 203-227-7644.

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