In this episode of Trauma and Social Work: A Mother and Son Dialogue, we explore the distinctions between emotional support animals, therapy animals, and service animals. KJ raises intriguing questions about unconventional emotional support animals—like pigs—and how one knows if an emotional support animal is right for them. Tonya breaks down the roles these animals play, their benefits, and how they support mental health and healing. We also discuss the value of therapy animals in clinical settings and how they serve as essential tools in the therapeutic process.

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