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Animal-Assisted Therapy
The Neurological Early Rehabilitation Unit treats patients with severe damage to the brain and the nervous system (for example after a stroke or cranial/brain trauma).
Many of our patients are completely helpless and fully dependent on nursing care; their ability to communicate is restricted and their consciousness blurred. In many cases, the severity of the neurological disorder results in secondary emotional/mental disorders, such as severe dysphoria or anxiety.
Animal-Assisted Therapy is a perfect complement to our existing therapeutic provision. The opportunities provided by Animal-Assisted Therapy are based on the common characteristics of humans and animals on an emotional level. This is based on a wealth of positive evidence, both from research in Elderly Medicine and from working with disabled people of all ages. The aim of this therapy is to promote contact and perception through the therapeutic involvement with an animal.
Through tactile stimulation, patients' sensitivity can be improved, their attentiveness trained and their ability to concentrate increased. However, most important to us are the emotional effects, such as the reduction of fear, the promotion of relaxation and the experience of affection and consolation through the animal-human relationship. The therapy units are conducted jointly by a psychotherapist, the animal's keeper (an ergotherapist) – and of course "Jule", a bearded collie bitch.
Do you have any questions regarding Animal-Assisted Therapy?
Please ask a member of the Neurological Early Rehabilitation team.
Ward 1 c - Early Rehabilitation
Care centre Room 1188
Tel +49 (0)9564 931 617
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Chief Neurological Consultant
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Prof. Dr Stefan Hesse
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Snoezelen Therapy
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Snoezelen therapy is a special treatment option for patients with severe sensory impairments and disabilities.
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