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S-FarmsRX is a non-profit organization that provides animal-assisted therapy (AAT) to children at a quaint farm in Dade City, Florida. We are recognized as a charitable organization by the IRS and registered as a 501c3.
S-FarmsRX's animal-assisted therapy is a therapeutic intervention that incorporates the use of animals, nature, the farm and mindful techniques like proper breathing, meditation and yoga. Therapeutic exercises offered at the farm may be used to enhance and compliment the benefits of traditional therapy. S-Farms is home to a variety of animals to suit the comfort level of the child, their condition and healing goals. Treatment Plans are designed by our onsite therapist and individualized based on condition and healing goals; and involve a range of therapeutic exercises with the animals, the farm and/or mindful techniques.
There is a strong bond between animals and people. Animals are accepting, non-threatening and non-judgmental, making it easier for us to open up, help increase levels of the stress–reducing hormone oxytocin (linked with bonding) and decrease production of the stress hormone cortisol (immunosuppressant associated with stress).
Children benefit from interacting with animals, being on the farm and nature but specifically, individuals with a range of conditions can benefit. Studies show that animal-assisted healing may aid in the healing process for multiple conditions and diagnosis such as:
If you do not see your condition on this list, it does not mean AAT cannot help you. Please call or email us to learn how we can help.
Animal-assisted therapy has numerous benefits for children, including those with special needs. Here are some of the key benefits:
Everyone is different. We offer two approaches for your child's healing plan, 1) traditional treatment and 2) untraditional. The difference? The traditional treatment option involves a therapist and animal specialists to facilitate your care. We follow clinic best practices by following HIPPA, treatment planning and keeping progress notes. For this option you either are under the care of a therapist or you would be placed under the care of one of S-Farms' therapist. . The non-traditional option does not involve a therapist. You would still have a designed treatment plan, would undergo the same exercises with the animal(s) as the traditional but the animal specialist works with your child and the animals.
Healing Plans are individualized for your child and their condition or diagnosis. Healing plans may last from 30 days to years. It depends on you, how hard you work and your desire to heal. We are here for you every step of the way and even after. We offer aftercare plans to help you stay on track.
Anyone can therapeutically benefit being around animals in the right atmosphere! If your child is under the care of a mental health practitioner, ask them if animal-assisted healing could help your child. If it is, they would simply refer you to S-FarmsRX.
If your child is not under the care of a practitioner, S-FarmsRX has therapists on staff that would be happy to work with you and design a Healing Plan suitable to your child's condition or if you do not desire a therapist, you may participate under the non-traditional program.
If availability permits, we do accept individuals that do not have a specific condition but want to experience the benefits of being around animals.
At S-FarmsRX, we are committed to making our animal-assisted therapy accessible to all. Here are our pricing guidelines:
We strive to ensure that every child has the opportunity to experience the healing and educational benefits of our program. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Please call our office for more information.
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