At present, stress and emotional conditions affect the lives of many people. Whether it’s stress from work, family problems, until it affects health, which many people may not know that “animals” can help heal the mind and body effectively. Animal therapy or “Pet Therapy” is an internationally accepted approach. Using animals to help and restore the human mind Not only makes you feel better, but also good for physical health as well.
If you are looking for a way to take care of your body, relieve stress, and travel to beautiful places, the Fresh Your Feel, Heal Your Soul project will take you to experience Pet Therapy in quiet tourist attractions and full of natural atmosphere. So that you can restore your mind, energize your life and connect with nature through knowledgeable pets.
What is Pet Therapy?
psychological and health treatment process. Animals used in therapy are often animals with gentle, kind habits and can create relaxation for therapists such as dogs, cats, horses, etc.
Pet Therapy is divided into 3 main types:
1. Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) – is a therapy that brings animals into part of the treatment program, such as helping children with autism to develop better.
2. Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) – are activities that use animals for fun and relaxation, such as swimming with a therapist dog in the hospital.
3. Animal-Assisted Education (AAE) – is the use of animals to promote learning development, such as using horses to help children with learning difficulties.
Benefits of Pet Therapy
1. Helps reduce stress and depression. Stroking or hugging pets helps the body secrete oxytocin (Oxytocin) and serotonin (Serotonin), which are substances that help to feel relaxed and happy.
2. Stimulate exercise and physical health. Walking or playing with pets helps the body move more, which is good for heart health and circulatory system.
3. Develop social and communication skills. Children with autism or those with communication difficulties can use pets as a medium to practice interaction with others.
4. Treat loneliness and help the elderly. Pets are good friends for the elderly who are alone. Helps to feel more valuable and happy.
5. Promote child development. Children who grow up with pets tend to have better emotional and responsible development because they have to learn to take care of and care for animals.
Pet Therapy in Thailand’s tourist attractions
If you want to experience pet therapy along with traveling or relaxing, we recommend tourist attractions with Pet Therapy services in Thailand that you should not miss.
1. Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai
An elephant recovery facility that gives you the opportunity to touch and take care of elephants closely. Feeding, bathing and spending time with elephants can help you feel calm and connected with nature.
2. The Canvas Chiang Mai
A resort with animal therapy activities such as feeding sheep, alpacas and smart dogs in the midst of a peaceful atmosphere of nature.
3. Horse Riding Therapy at Thai Polo & Equestrian Club, Pattaya
Horseback riding is a therapy that helps improve concentration and physical balance. Including helping to restore the mental state of those who have accumulated stress.
4. Farm Stay & Pet Therapy at Ban Rai Jai Suk, Nakhon Nayok
A farm stay that allows you to be close to cute animals such as goats, chickens, ducks and rabbits, as well as outdoor activities to relieve stress.
Who is suitable for Pet Therapy?
1. Tourists who want peace and mental recovery.
2. People who want to treat stress or depression through spending time with animals.
3. Nature tourists who want to experience new things.
4. Those who want to relax for health along with travel.
Traveling along with Pet Therapy or animal therapy is another approach that helps you experience both physical and mental relaxation. Ready to connect with nature and knowledgeable pets, Fresh Your Feel, Heal Your Soul project, a trip to heal the heart, fill your life, ready to take you to open new experiences that will help you relax, fill the positive energy and discover happiness through true travel. “Let nature and pets be your heart healing companion. Ready to travel to true healing”