I have never doubted the emotional healing power of our animal companions, and I was deeply moved by this video that shows how Ukrainians, mostly the children and their mothers, are being emotionally healed by their exposure to horses and dogs on this farm. Ukrainian soldiers, as well, are given a brief respite from the fighting by coming here.
Quoted from the video: "Just outside of Kyiv is a haven of peace where some Ukrainians are using horses to de-stress from the horrors of war... Healing on horseback the wounds of Russia's war on Ukraine, on children and their parents -- not just physical but psychological. Equine therapy and animal therapy are proven methods of managing trauma and lowering stress... More than 5,000 children have come here for mental healing, redirecting their trauma and re-centering themselves through touch and care. Nearly 300 service members have come here, too, some with skepticism, anger, and post-traumatic stress disorder."
@Sgt. Pepper - You may especially enjoy near the end of the video, where one of the Ukrainian children is singing a Beatles song.
Quoted from the video: "Just outside of Kyiv is a haven of peace where some Ukrainians are using horses to de-stress from the horrors of war... Healing on horseback the wounds of Russia's war on Ukraine, on children and their parents -- not just physical but psychological. Equine therapy and animal therapy are proven methods of managing trauma and lowering stress... More than 5,000 children have come here for mental healing, redirecting their trauma and re-centering themselves through touch and care. Nearly 300 service members have come here, too, some with skepticism, anger, and post-traumatic stress disorder."
@Sgt. Pepper - You may especially enjoy near the end of the video, where one of the Ukrainian children is singing a Beatles song.
