What happens in therapy when we move beyond words and into the realm of authentic connection? Join Dr. Esther Adams as she explores the rich theoretical frameworks that explain the profound effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy. This episode focuses on two key perspectives: Humanistic Psychology, which highlights how an animal's unconditional acceptance creates true emotional safety, and Depth Psychology, which examines how the human-animal bond can help repair attachment wounds and serve as a powerful mirror to our unconscious world. Tune in to understand the philosophical and psychological richness that makes this therapeutic bond so transformative.

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