#animal-companionship

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fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Animals Help Heal Attachment Trauma Wounds?

Many survivors of family trauma find that pets help them understand and develop deeper emotional connections, bridging attachment issues rooted in childhood.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why the whippet will always be top dog | Letters

Zoe Williams emphasizes the frustration of watching dog shows like Crufts being undermined by excessive human-interest segments, contrasting it with the real excitement happening in the breed rings.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I'd never loved it so much': Ukrainian woman who felt compelled to return home

Refugees find solace and community amid war, reflecting on the emotional connection to home and loved ones.
philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

My Therapist Was a Cat: Caleb Carr's "My Beloved Monster"

Interspecies friendships, like that of Caleb Carr and his cat, Masha, illustrate the therapeutic value of emotional empathy in healing.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

The surprising shame of pet loss: You are supposed to think humans are more important than animals'

The grief of losing a pet is profound and often minimized, yet the emotional bonds formed with animals are deeply significant.
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