The Power of Pets: How Dogs Can Be Beneficial for Those in Recovery

Lauren* was very reluctant to open up during therapy sessions. We knew that she had experienced trauma in her life, but she refused to elaborate on the source of the feelings she tried to numb with every substance imaginable. For weeks, her unwillingness to speak persisted until one Thursday, when she happened to spot the...

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