Bringing a Therapy Dog Into a Children’s Hospital Might Be a Terrible Idea
Despite the popularity of animal therapy in American pediatric hospitals, a new research review reveals that there's little support for its health benefits.
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Is Watching ‘Gone With the Wind’ Just as Good as Real Marriage Therapy?
A recent study reveals that watching relationship-themed movies and discussing them with your partner can be just as effective as visiting a marriage counselor.
The Power of the Creative Arts
A recent analysis of past studies highlights the health benefits of music, dance, and art therapy, which are now being used to ease cancer-related anxiety and pain.
A New Breed of Therapy
It's not just dogs anymore. Horses, goats—even rats—have joined the growing field of animal-assisted therapy
Have You Heard the One About the Guy with Prostate Cancer?
Should therapists be turning to football and jokes to reach a wider audience of men in need?
Why Jews Make Good Therapy Patients
A study of elderly New Yorkers found Jews are more open to sharing their feelings and concerns, and more confident in a therapist’s ability to help.
PTSD Therapy: Restoring Honor to the Enemy
The golden rule has some effectiveness as a therapeutic tool, even in treating combat stress.
Addressing PTSD With Surf Therapy
"If everybody had an ocean ..." perhaps Western militaries could start addressing cases of combat stress without medication, trading hang fire for hang 10.