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The Benefits Of Aquariums
Why I have an Aquarium in my Tutoring Space
Date : 08/09/2020
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Uploaded by : Bex
Uploaded on : 08/09/2020
Subject : Special Needs
It may not seem like an obvious choice at first, but fish have been shown to have a positive effect on our mental health. In this short article, I will explore what these benefits are and how fish can improve your study space.
Keeping fish falls under animal-assisted therapy , in most cases either dogs or cats are used in this type of therapy, however positive effects have also been found with fish as well. The biggest advantages to fish (or any animal), is that they connect you with nature. A study conducted in 2005 showed that contact with nature can provide a population-wide strategy for the prevention of mental health issues.
So, what is it about fish specifically that can help us with our mental health? As well as connecting us with nature, fish live in water, and water has many therapeutic benefits. Many people find the sound of running water very calming, yet the same effect can be found by just sitting and looking at water in the sea or a lake.
You can have all the benefits of fish and water by owning your own tank. Fish owners all state that overall the most stressful part of owning fish, is generally the initial set up. However, many owners agree that the benefits outweigh any of the initial stress. However, it is not always practical to own your own fish. If you are unable to own your own fish tank, then you can still gain all these benefits by visiting fish, maybe you have a local fishpond or aquarium? Even just the occasional visit has been shown to greatly improve a person s mental health.
Aquariums have also been proven in my own practice to calm students and making new tutees or tutees with special needs or mental health issues feel at home. The sound of the water prove to be relaxing and the small creatures swimming around provide a common talking point. I pride myself in putting my students` and coaching clients` mental health first. I strongly believe in the therapeutic benefits of aquariums, which is why I have my own and incorporate them into tutoring and coaching sessions wherever possible.
If you have a nervous child or a child with special needs, you can be sure they will enjoy seeing the shrimp, snails and fish that live at my tutoring space and give the place a homely feeling. I hope to see you soon!
Keeping fish falls under animal-assisted therapy , in most cases either dogs or cats are used in this type of therapy, however positive effects have also been found with fish as well. The biggest advantages to fish (or any animal), is that they connect you with nature. A study conducted in 2005 showed that contact with nature can provide a population-wide strategy for the prevention of mental health issues.
So, what is it about fish specifically that can help us with our mental health? As well as connecting us with nature, fish live in water, and water has many therapeutic benefits. Many people find the sound of running water very calming, yet the same effect can be found by just sitting and looking at water in the sea or a lake.
You can have all the benefits of fish and water by owning your own tank. Fish owners all state that overall the most stressful part of owning fish, is generally the initial set up. However, many owners agree that the benefits outweigh any of the initial stress. However, it is not always practical to own your own fish. If you are unable to own your own fish tank, then you can still gain all these benefits by visiting fish, maybe you have a local fishpond or aquarium? Even just the occasional visit has been shown to greatly improve a person s mental health.
Aquariums have also been proven in my own practice to calm students and making new tutees or tutees with special needs or mental health issues feel at home. The sound of the water prove to be relaxing and the small creatures swimming around provide a common talking point. I pride myself in putting my students` and coaching clients` mental health first. I strongly believe in the therapeutic benefits of aquariums, which is why I have my own and incorporate them into tutoring and coaching sessions wherever possible.
If you have a nervous child or a child with special needs, you can be sure they will enjoy seeing the shrimp, snails and fish that live at my tutoring space and give the place a homely feeling. I hope to see you soon!
This resource was uploaded by: Bex