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| About Us |
Since July 2009, the Brody Project has been providing services in Naples Florida to frail elders
at Moorings Park Continuing Care Retirement Community, and since
August 2011 women and children who are victims of domestic violence
residing at at the Shelter for Abused Women & Children have been
receiving our AAT services.
View our work here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJbE2DTMKzo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRzaJqtQ62U
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 well being, and cognitive function.
Sample Therapeutic Goals Utilizing Brody Project Teams :
View our work here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJbE2DTMKzo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRzaJqtQ62U
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 well being, and cognitive function.
Sample Therapeutic Goals Utilizing Brody Project Teams :
GROSS MOTOR SKILLS
Range of Motion • Balance • Endurance
Walking
Throwing ball
Grooming animal
Bending to place water bowl
Reaching for animal
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Dexterity • Flexibility
Grooming animal
Buckling collar/leash
Tying and untying scarf
COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Memory • Problem Solving
Remembering names, breeds, history
Choosing game or toy
Giving appropriate commands
Range of Motion • Balance • Endurance
Walking
Throwing ball
Grooming animal
Bending to place water bowl
Reaching for animal
FINE MOTOR SKILLS
Dexterity • Flexibility
Grooming animal
Buckling collar/leash
Tying and untying scarf
COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Memory • Problem Solving
Remembering names, breeds, history
Choosing game or toy
Giving appropriate commands
| 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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SPEECH THERAPY
Finding Words • Enunciation • Projection
Remembering names, breed, history
Giving commands
SENSORY STIMULATION
Facial Responsiveness • Muscle Relaxation
Feel of fur & body warmth
Hearing animal sounds
Feeling & Hearing purring
PSYCHO-SOCIAL SESSIONS
Individual & Group
Complete acceptance by animal
Feeling of trust & safety
Enhance therapeutic relationship
Increased social interaction
Mood elevation/stress Reduction
Finding Words • Enunciation • Projection
Remembering names, breed, history
Giving commands
SENSORY STIMULATION
Facial Responsiveness • Muscle Relaxation
Feel of fur & body warmth
Hearing animal sounds
Feeling & Hearing purring
PSYCHO-SOCIAL SESSIONS
Individual & Group
Complete acceptance by animal
Feeling of trust & safety
Enhance therapeutic relationship
Increased social interaction
Mood elevation/stress Reduction
