Daniel & Stanley
"When I drop things, he picks them up for me. When I am in severe pain or having shaking episodes, he will go get someone to help me and then put his head in my lap to comfort me. I always avoid going out in public.
Stanley somehow helps me forget about all the people around me. My focus is on him and now, actually enjoy going out in public with him"
Daniel Copeland- Hermetic, CA
There are many stories like above from veterans who have the opportunity to work with service dogs and therapy dogs. They are specially trained dogs to be part of veterans' lives to heal them and enrich their lives. More information can be found at this site.
Currently, in a few veterans' hospitals, therapy dogs are integral part of sessions. There are testimonies from veterans and families how effective it is. Some cool stories and information about how you might help can be found at this site.
Why is dog therapy so effective? In therapy sessions, many veterans open up their heart, mind, and soul when men's best friends are present. Veterans become available and present to go deep into themselves and face their issues.
Currently, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Process Therapy are considered to be the most effective techniques in working with PTSD. I think there's a good case to be made for including dog therapy as part of the healing Process.
Canine Support Teams has a program for disabled veterans and explains the benefits of a service dog
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