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Ep 3: A Scientist Studying Human-Canine and Human-Equine Interactions with Dr. Leanne Nieforth
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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Leanne Nieforth, a scientist who studies human-animal interactions in the context of animal-assisted interventions. Dr. Nieforth is putting the science behind what we feel when we interact with an animal. Specifically, we chat about the positive impacts a service dog can have on veterans suffering from PTSD and the healing power of horses.
Links: Content warning: this episode includes conversations of suicide, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Please take care while listening.
Veterans Crisis Line (24 hour support): Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Organizations that provide service dogs for veterans:
- K9s for Warriors: https://k9sforwarriors.org/
- Canine Companions: https://canine.org/
Guest info
Website: https://leannenieforth.com/research/
- Links directly to the research sources discussed in this episode
Contact us
Podcast Instagram and TikTok: @animalsoulmatespod
Podcast email: animalsoulmatespod@outlook.com
Credits
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie Viscardi
Production Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/
22 episodes
Manage episode 399494634 series 3550049
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Leanne Nieforth, a scientist who studies human-animal interactions in the context of animal-assisted interventions. Dr. Nieforth is putting the science behind what we feel when we interact with an animal. Specifically, we chat about the positive impacts a service dog can have on veterans suffering from PTSD and the healing power of horses.
Links: Content warning: this episode includes conversations of suicide, suicidal ideation, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. Please take care while listening.
Veterans Crisis Line (24 hour support): Dial 988 then Press 1 or Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Organizations that provide service dogs for veterans:
- K9s for Warriors: https://k9sforwarriors.org/
- Canine Companions: https://canine.org/
Guest info
Website: https://leannenieforth.com/research/
- Links directly to the research sources discussed in this episode
Contact us
Podcast Instagram and TikTok: @animalsoulmatespod
Podcast email: animalsoulmatespod@outlook.com
Credits
Host & Executive Producer: Dr. Abbie Viscardi
Production Team: Citizens of Sound, https://www.citizensofsound.com/
22 episodes
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