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The Animal Effect on Mental Health with Prairie Conlon
The Animal Effect on Mental Health with Prairie Conlon
The Animal Effect on Mental Health with Prairie Conlon
Wednesday 25th September 2019
Join Prairie Conlon as she explores animal therapy's impact on mental health, especially for military members transitioning to civilian life.
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Episode Overview
- Prairie Conlon uses animal therapy in mental health practices.
- Equine therapy aids military members in civilian transitions.
- The Animal Effect podcast joins Mental Health News Radio Network.
- Emotional support animals can alleviate PTSD symptoms.
- Animal therapy can enhance sensory memory experiences.
When we are in an arena with a horse and we're having an experience and all of our senses are heightened, we're starting to tap into that right brain sensory memories.
In the latest episode of The Animal Effect, listeners are introduced to Prairie Conlon, a licensed mental health professional who specializes in animal assisted interventions as part of her therapeutic practice. Prairie holds a master's degree in professional counseling and has further specialized in military behavioral health counseling, making her uniquely qualified to address the needs of military members transitioning back to civilian life. Her expertise in equine therapy is particularly noteworthy, having presented her techniques at national conferences.
This episode marks Prairie's debut as the host of The Animal Effect podcast, brought to you by the Mental Health News Radio Network. Kristin Sunanta-Walker, the host of Mental Health News Radio, expresses her excitement about Prairie joining the network. She highlights the importance of discussing mental health with the same comfort as other health topics, emphasizing the role of the podcast network in fostering open conversations about mental well-being.
Prairie shares insights into her practice, explaining how animal therapy can heighten sensory experiences, thereby tapping into right-brain sensory memories. She recounts touching stories, like the one about an emotional support duck helping a military member with severe PTSD during a flight. This illustrates the profound impact animals can have on individuals dealing with mental health challenges. Listeners are encouraged to explore The Animal Effect podcast across various platforms and visit theanimaleffect.com for more information about Prairie's work.
The episode also acknowledges the support of sponsors like ZenCharts, MyGenetics, and Copenotes, whose contributions help keep the podcast network running. As the episode concludes, Kristin and Prairie express their gratitude for the audience's support and look forward to continuing this exciting journey together, exploring the powerful connection between animals and mental health.