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Soothe and Comfort your Emotional Pain and Anxiety

Karen Chambre LCSW, PSY.D ca
3 min readSep 22, 2022

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Try an emotional support Dog

The Benefits of Emotional Support Animals For People with Anxiety and Depression

Surprisingly, an emotional support animal can fill a void and comfort people suffering from anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Usually, dogs are mainly considered. However, certain breeds with a loving temperament tend to work best. Some people do prefer cats who are calming as people pet them.

Interaction with people and unconditional love can fill a void of emptiness many feel when depressed. Studies also suggest that caring for a dog can take one's mind off anxiety and give people a sense of purpose. The purpose is essential to help people feel valued and raise self-esteem.

The Difference Between Psychiatric Service Dogs and Emotional Support Dogs

Psychiatric Service Dogs

A psychiatric service dog is a dog trained in the U.S. The dog is trained o do work or perform tasks trained. Its owner's disability, stated by The

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Karen Chambre LCSW, PSY.D ca
Karen Chambre LCSW, PSY.D ca

Written by Karen Chambre LCSW, PSY.D ca

As a psychotherapist, it has been a pleasure to help clients overcome their internal and external challenges over the last 40 years.

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