Mental health and addictions in Halifax, Nova Scotia
NSC - Canine Therapy
Offered by New Start Counselling
In short
The Paws for Thought Program was a canine therapy program run as a pilot.
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Help with drinking or drugs, Safety from harm, Help with my mental health, A fresh start
- Where
- 45 Alderney Drive, Suite 900 Dartmouth NS B2Y 2N6 Canada
- How to reach
- Contact through New Start Counselling: (902) 423-4675 · info@newstartcounselling.ca · Website
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About this service
The Paws for Thought Program was a canine therapy program run as a pilot.
Research has shown that animals, particularly dogs, can help reduce the effects of stressful life-events, reduce anxiety, loneliness and depression and enhance better feelings of self-worth and self-esteem.
Charlie was a therapy dog who worked with men who had used abuse and violence and together with the therapist men learned how to take responsibility for their previous, harmful actions.
This unique program, that takes therapy out of the traditional counselling room, will continue as funds permit.
How do I get in touch?
Call (902) 423-4675, email info@newstartcounselling.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
45 Alderney Drive, Suite 900 Dartmouth NS B2Y 2N6 Canada
45 Alderney Drive, Suite 900 Dartmouth NS B2Y 2N6 CanadaHalifax, Nova Scotia
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