Everyone know about the fact that owning a pet or being near a pet can lower stress and lower blood pressure while also increasing well-being.

One psychologist leverages the health aspects of the pet and people bond in her practice. Donna LaMar Ph.D. specializes in animal-assisted therapy at The Farm in Freemont MI.

“The Farm was created by two psychologists who saw the need for a program that would provide a place for people to grow, develop assets/skills, and healing from traumas to become healthy and productive citizens of the community. The Farm does this by working with animals, plants, and nature (eco-psychology) in our programs and activities as well as the more traditional methods of therapy.”

For more information about th services offered visit The Farm.

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