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SENSORY PRODUCTS

Dog Stress Ball (...for humans)

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Can be useful as a stress reliever, focus tool or hand strengthener. In the book "Fidget to Focus: Outwit Your Boredom," psychologist Roland Rotz, Ph.D. and ADD coach Sarah D. Wright, M.S. discuss the benefits and uses of fidgets for people with Attention Deficit Disorder. May also be beneficial for any person experiencing muscle weakness in their hands.
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Oatley - 4kg
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Bailey - 2kg
Weighted Items
Weighted objects such as blankets, toys and comforters can sometimes provide just the right amount of calming weight for people experiencing anxiety, stress and insomnia.

"These items work by providing input to the deep pressure touch receptors throughout the body," (Source: Moore, Psychology Today)

Bailey or Oatley are used by draping them over a persons lap (or in Oatley's case over the back of a persons shoulders should they wish.

"Deep pressure touch helps the body relax. Like a firm hug, weighted items can help individuals feel more secure, safe and grounded." Moore

Although suitable for any person these items can also be a great tool for: >people who are on the autism spectrum,
>people with dementia,
>for use while at the dentist,
>people who fidget  
>or for individuals experiencing sensory issues.

A weighted item placed on one's body supports feelings of comfort and security. The deep pressure touch stimulation has been found to relax muscle tension. Equivalent to the benefits of massage, moderate pressure applied to the body fosters the natural production of serotonin. Serotonin, a hormone, transforms to melatonin, which induces sleepiness and helps to maintain sleep throughout the night. (Source)

COOL 'STUFF'

Affirmation cards - nourish your mind

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Our mental attitude, how we feel and our inner conversations powerfully affect our health and well-being. A colourful box of affirmations to read each day

Unleash the artist within, paint your own dog bowl

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Great gift for any dog enthusiast. Or in the clinical setting, what alternative plan do you have for a pet therapy session should the visiting 'therapy dog' become ill or communicate to it's handler that it is just "not in the mood" or your volunteer team call to reschedule. Not all therapy sessions have to involve a live dog to be beneficial.
Paint and bake ceramic bowl kit - Includes ceramic dog bowl,12 pots of non-toxic paint, paint brush, key ring, instructions.
(+ $11.40 postage)

Kong

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One of the challenges of implementing safe and effective pet therapy is learning to successfully split your attention between your dog and the other people in the room. Having a dog that is crate trained or trained to go to its mat is highly beneficial in being able to ensure your dog is safe and relaxed when you are not able to observe it. A kong to lick while it is waiting can be a nice reward and encouragement for calm behaviour.

ON OUR BOOKSHELF


Play Therapy with kids and canines - benefits for children's developmental and psychosocial health - Rise Van Fleet
Obtaining a dog for Pet Therapy, Canine Cotherapists, benefits to children, Play Therapy.
Children also Grieve
By Linda Goldman
An interactive illustrated storybook for children grieving the loss of a relative from the perspective of ‘Henry’ the dog. It follows Henry's progress through the different stages of bereavement and healing, showing the various ways in which he and his family deal with their grief. This engaging book offers age-appropriate support for children coming to terms with loss, and includes resource notes for the adults supporting them.
Jessica Kingsley, 2006. Hardcover, 80 pages.
Making The Rounds With Oscar: The Inspirational Story Of A Doctor, His Patients And A Very Special Cat
By David Dosa
An amazing book about the power of a cat. 
Remember to ask yourself is a ‘dog’ the right type of animal for
the situation (taking into account elements such as the environment, client group, welfare of the animal and the time commitment)
Handbook on Animal Assisted Therapy Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice 3rd Edition
Aubrey Fine
Includes coverage of the use of cats, dogs, birds, and horses; Discusses the "why" to use animals in therapy as well as the "how"; Covers the use of animal-assisted therapy with different special populations and to treat different disorders.
How to Speak Dog - Sarah Whitehead
Dog training book for children
Kids and Animals: A Healing Partnership (DVD)
This DVD is a remarkable one hour award winning documentary. It
takes us on an emotional journey as we explore the healing bonds formed between children and animals. You will meet some amazing children who face extreme challenges in their lives. You will be moved as animals take on the role of therapist. Their personal stories will make you cry and laugh and fill you with hope.
Stress in dogs
Martina Scholz & Clarissa Von Reinhardt
The welfare of Therapy and Service Animals is everyone's responsibility particularly if working in this field. 
'Learn how dogs show stress and what you can do to help'.
Learning Games
Kay Lawrence
Valuable learning and life skills are built  through play
and games for humans and dogs alike.
All the dear little animals
Ulf Nilsson
"One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd, to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie, cried." This captivating book offers a thoroughly off-beat, charming and whimsical story of three children responding to death. It takes adults and children alike on a safe, funny and deeply meaningful adventure into the realm of death and ritual, and the cycles of life in the natural world.


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