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The benefit of human-animal bond for Veterans has a long history in the United States. Animal-assisted therapy dates back to at least 1919 when dogs were part of therapeutic interventions for psychiatric patients. Since then, dogs have assisted physically disabled veterans, participated in a variety of animal-assisted programs, helped rehabilitate
The Why I had a for-profit dog training business for 27 years when suddenly, there was an influx of veterans showing up. I saw they were struggling, and as I worked with them, I found they all had PTSD at different levels of severity. I realized then that our veterans
By Kurt Waterstradt There’s a special bond between a person and their pet(s). They become family, but not like the family that only visits on the holidays or sends the obligatory birthday card. Pets become the stalwart family member that’s always there for you. No matter what’s happening, happy or
Welcome to Tampa, Sophros Recovery! Sophros Recovery’s first location opened in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2021, and its new Tampa location also serves central Floridians. Sophros Recovery is a treatment center for addiction and mental health challenges that started with founder Nick Padlo’s own experience with recovery. Nick, a West Point
DAY TRIPPIN’ Kayaking in Pasco County! Do you have a small budget but want to have a BIG TIME? You should visit one of our local Pasco County Parks and spend the day Kayaking. What we love about kayaking is its connection to nature. Kayaking is an activity suitable for
By Stephen J. Del Castillo I took about four hours out of my Sunday this weekend to take some business training. Sure enough, the investment didn’t disappoint. I learned some things and was reminded of other things about business, leadership, and entrepreneurship. I love learning. So as I verify with
Retirement is kind of like having this super energetic puppy jump into your life, bringing a ton of excitement and endless possibilities. It’s a break from the boring old nine-to-five routine, where your to-do list goes from stressful to a fun lineup of stuff you actually want to do. Suddenly,
In a world where distractions reign supreme, and the pace of life seems to quicken by the day, the simple act of being present becomes a rare and precious gift. The constant bombardment of notifications, the relentless pressure to juggle multiple tasks, and the ever-expanding list of things to do
Empower yourself with choices. Veteran Richard Corson shares insights on taking responsibility for reactions to enhance well-being.
My last article discussed non-invasive treatments for back pain and sciatica. Those treatments can provide relief for many of us and worked on me for quite some time. Unfortunately, my lumbar and sacral pain has now reached the point where I can no longer just “suck it up.” I have
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