Dogs emotional suppport
In July, I adopted a sweet four year old golden retriever and sheltie mix! Her name is Lady 🙂 Although the first few weeks have been a transitional shift to my usual routine, it has brought joy and comfort in areas of my life I did not anticipate! I myself suffer from anxiety and utilize tools to self-regulate occasionally, just like some of the children I treat daily. Since having her in my life, I have not had to utilize my “go-to” tools to de-stress as often. She has been providing me with a lot of the comfort I need when it’s time to calm down. This has gotten me thinking about how beneficial dogs can be to individuals with