How Can Health Care Professionals Use TDI Dogs?
Regular visits from Therapy Dogs and their handlers provide stimulation for conversation in mental health counseling. TDI dogs can even encourage interest in physical therapy. (Not only does petting a dog’s shiny coat feel good, it can be used as the basis for exercise and a reason to start physical therapy.)
TDI dogs elevate the mood of the facility in general and specifically with the staff and residents’ family members. Families feel better having their loved one live in a facility where the staff cares enough to arrange Therapy Dog visits.
TDI can assist Healthcare Professionals:· Set-up a protocol for Therapy Dog visitations;· Obtain visits from a registered Therapy Dog Team;· Advise individual Health Care Professionals on how to prescribe and put into effect Therapy Dog visits.
If you are interested in any of these services, contact Therapy Dogs International, Inc. at the following address or fax number. Please use facility letterhead and indicate the name and telephone number of a contact person:
THERAPY DOGS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
88 Bartley Square
Flanders, New Jersey 07836Fax: (973) 252-7171
If you have any questions regarding facility visits, you may email them to: Angela - TDI Membership Support
