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| About Us |
Medical research demonstrates that animals can improve physical,
emotional, cognitive and social health. Pet interactions reduce stress,
depression and anxiety—conditions which weaken the immune system
causing illness. At the same time, pet interactions boost the good brain
chemicals (endorphins) which produce happiness and relaxation. Both
humans AND animals are positively impacted! This can be defined as the
Human-Animal Bond.
AAT is designed to promote improvement in human physical abilities,
social skills, psychological wel lbeing, and cognitive function.
Since July 2009, The Brody Project has provided AAT services in Naples
Florida to residents at Moorings Park, an 84 acre Continuing Care
Retirement Community. AAT services will be provided to residents at The
Shelter for Abused Women and Children starting in the Spring of 2011.
Sample Therapeutic Goals Utilizing Brody Project Teams :
PSYCHO-SOCIAL
Complete acceptance by animal
Feelings of trust & safety
Enhance therapeutic
alliance/relationship
Increased social interaction
FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Reaching for animal
Grooming animal
Walking dog
Buckling collar/leash
BALANCE
Walking dog
Bending to place water bowl
ENDURANCE
Throwing a toy while standing
Walking dog for increased distance
emotional, cognitive and social health. Pet interactions reduce stress,
depression and anxiety—conditions which weaken the immune system
causing illness. At the same time, pet interactions boost the good brain
chemicals (endorphins) which produce happiness and relaxation. Both
humans AND animals are positively impacted! This can be defined as the
Human-Animal Bond.
AAT is designed to promote improvement in human physical abilities,
social skills, psychological wel lbeing, and cognitive function.
Since July 2009, The Brody Project has provided AAT services in Naples
Florida to residents at Moorings Park, an 84 acre Continuing Care
Retirement Community. AAT services will be provided to residents at The
Shelter for Abused Women and Children starting in the Spring of 2011.
Sample Therapeutic Goals Utilizing Brody Project Teams :
PSYCHO-SOCIAL
Complete acceptance by animal
Feelings of trust & safety
Enhance therapeutic
alliance/relationship
Increased social interaction
FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Reaching for animal
Grooming animal
Walking dog
Buckling collar/leash
BALANCE
Walking dog
Bending to place water bowl
ENDURANCE
Throwing a toy while standing
Walking dog for increased distance
| Mrs. Sara Lee Brody |
| To create a living legacy to her mother, Sara Brody, Paula Brody founded The Brody Project for Animal Assisted Therapy in recognition of the many healing benefits from the human-animal bond. |
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MEMORY/COGNITIVE
Remembering names, breed, history
Giving commands
PROBLEM SOLVING
Choosing game or toy
Choosing where to hide treat or toy
RANGE OF MOTION
Tossing a toy
Grooming
SENSORY STIMULATION
Feel of fur and body warmth
Hearing barking/vocalizations
SPEECH
Offering commands
Speaking animal’s name
Remembering names, breed, history
Giving commands
PROBLEM SOLVING
Choosing game or toy
Choosing where to hide treat or toy
RANGE OF MOTION
Tossing a toy
Grooming
SENSORY STIMULATION
Feel of fur and body warmth
Hearing barking/vocalizations
SPEECH
Offering commands
Speaking animal’s name
A copy of the official
registration and financial
information may be obtained
from the Division of Consumer
Services by calling toll=free
within the state. Registration
does not imply endorsement,
approval or recommendation
by the state. The toll-free
number of the Department is
1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) -
calling from within the State
of Florida, or (850) 488-2221 -
calling from outside of Florida
The Brody Project for Animal
Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a
Florida nonprofit corporation.
Federal 501(c)(3) tax exempt
status pending.
registration and financial
information may be obtained
from the Division of Consumer
Services by calling toll=free
within the state. Registration
does not imply endorsement,
approval or recommendation
by the state. The toll-free
number of the Department is
1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) -
calling from within the State
of Florida, or (850) 488-2221 -
calling from outside of Florida
The Brody Project for Animal
Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a
Florida nonprofit corporation.
Federal 501(c)(3) tax exempt
status pending.
