AAPA - Animal Assisted Play Activites with cats
2023-10-19
Animal-assisted play activities with cats, using child-centered play therapy concepts, offer a nurturing and therapeutic approach for children facing emotional or behavioral challenges. In this unique method, children and other clients interact with cats in a calm play environment, which promotes emotional growth and well beeing.
Child-centered play therapy emphasizes the importance of self-expression through play. Combined with the presence of kind and non-judgmental cats, it creates a safe and calming space for children and other clients. Through play, clients can process their experiences, fears and anxieties, allowing them to better understand and manage their feelings.
The company of cats provides a sense of safety, trust and emotional support during these play activities. Clients learn empathy and build basic social and emotional skills while caring for and bonding with their feline friends.
Animal-assisted play activities with cats, based on the principles of child-centered play therapy, serve as an effective tool to help children and other clients overcome challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and enhance emotional well-being in a comfortable and non-threatening environment.
Training of some activities:
Let's work together
Catch the cone
Table marbles
Hit the fly
Table rolling
Preview of picture in folder AAPA - Play activities and art therapy activation with the assistance of animals