Some of the children witnessed how Russian soldiers invaded their hometowns and beat their relatives, while others are related to those on the front lines.
FILE IMAGE - Therapy dog session in Training and Rehabilitation Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Fastiv, Kyiv Oblast, Ukraine on March 15, 2018. Bice is an American pit bull terrier with an important and sensitive job in Ukraine — comforting children traumatized byThe playful 8-year-old gray dog arrived on time this week to a rehabilitation center on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, ready to start his duties.
One youngster said his dog was named Stitch; "Tank," said another boy, adding that he has a total of five, but he forgot all their names. Everyone burst out laughing. In the past, they have worked with horses, but now they are adding support from another four-legged friend: Canine therapy. FILE - Therapy dog at the Center for Medical and Psychological Rehabilitation in Kyiv, Ukraine on March 20, 2018
This is the first time that Sliepova has worked with a dog as part of her therapies. But, she said, "I read a lot of literature that working with dogs, with four-legged rehabilitators, helps children reduce stress, increase stress resistance, and reduce anxiety."She observed how some children are scared of loud noises, like when someone closes a window or when they hear the sound of a jet. Some drop to the floor or start asking whether there's a bomb shelter close.
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