Practicing Self-Care – With Bunnies
A recent survey showed that almost two-thirds of American adults practice self-care regularly. Many say their favorite methods include watching TV, sleeping, listening to music, spending time with family and friends, and getting outside and enjoying nature.
However, these are far from people’s only options when caring for themselves. Did you know that practicing self-care with bunnies could also work wonders for your physical, mental, and emotional health?
Keep reading to learn why working with these majestic animals from a therapeutic perspective should be on your radar.
How Can Bunnies Help With Self-Care?
Studies have discovered a positive connection between therapy rabbits and emotional support for children. This 2019 study, in particular, found that reducing anxiety through pet interactions with therapy bunnies is possible among elementary school children.
Practicing self-care with bunnies has the potential to benefit more than just kids. Bonding and companionship with animals — and, more specifically, rabbits — might also help adults in various ways.
Researchers believe they may help those of all ages for the following reasons:
They’re capable of recognizing people’s voices and responding.
They’re small enough to fit comfortably on people’s laps.
They’re curious, gentle, and excellent companions for people.
They’re also adorable and lovable animals and tend to put smiles on people’s faces before they even interact with them.
What Are the Benefits of Interacting With Therapy Rabbits?
Because of their social and inquisitive nature, those who practice self-care with bunnies will often experience many physical and mental health benefits of rabbits. The following are just several examples of how you may benefit from interacting with therapy rabbits:
Reduce anxiety and stress
Improve dexterity and strength
Lower blood pressure
Rabbits may also help people overcome overwhelming emotional challenges during therapy sessions.
Where Can You Find Animal-Assisted Therapy?
Some people try incorporating pets into daily self-care routines. While this isn’t the worst idea, a better option is working closely with a rabbit trained to provide animal-assisted therapy.
In addition to teaching mindfulness and relaxation techniques, many therapists from Unleashed Counseling specialize in working with dogs and other animals, including rabbits, to promote patients’ well-being.
They can incorporate animals like Beck or Adler, our sweet therapy bunnies, into therapy sessions to demonstrate the effectiveness of practicing self-care with bunnies. Our animals undergo extensive training to help patients achieve many benefits, including improved emotional regulation, enhanced self-esteem, and increased trust in others, just to name a few.
Contact Us for More Information on Practicing Self-Care With Bunnies
Whether you have been thinking about practicing self-care with bunnies for a long time or just learned about what it is, consider taking advantage of the animal-assisted therapy services that Unleashed Counseling offers. We would be more than happy to explain how this type of therapy works further, and we will also help you decide whether it is the right option based on your specific therapeutic needs.
Schedule an appointment online with Unleashed Counseling today!