The psychologist talked about a new way to deal with stress

Family psychologist Yulia Yudanova talked about a way to deal with stress.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, October 30, the expert said that animal therapy has a positive effect on a person's emotional and physical condition. According to her, animals help to relax, relieve stress, get rid of feelings of loneliness and increase self-esteem through unconditional love.

She noted that animal therapy is especially effective when working with children with autism, for example, in the form of dolphin therapy, hippotherapy (horseback riding) and canister therapy (classes with trained dogs).

The psychologist recalled that back in the 1970s, American scientists Aaron Beck and Aaron Kutcher proved the positive effect of pets on the recovery process in lonely people: tactile contact with animals improved the functioning of the nervous system, reduced stress, accelerated recovery and reduced patient mortality.

She added that the rumbling of cats helps to lower blood pressure, normalize heart rhythm and improve vascular tone. Biologist Ksenia Ryaskova devoted a separate study to this, proving that feline therapy — treatment through communication with cats — really helps to stabilize the human condition.

The expert also noted that yoga with animals, which is popular today, helps to relax more deeply, feel in harmony with oneself, recharge with positivity and create an atmosphere of trust and tranquility.

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On October 24, it was reported that scientists had discovered a simple way to reduce stress and regain control of life. The key to reducing daily stress is a sense of control over the situation. People who felt more confident in their actions were 62% more likely to be able to solve everyday problems during the day.

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