Ten Life Lessons from Your Dog: New Book Explores Healing Benefits of Life with Rover and Spot
Kate Nicoll, a clinical social worker, believes there is much to learn through our daily interactions with our canine friends.
Wallingford, CT (PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- Gain personal insight through play with your animal companion in the backyard? Kate Nicoll, a clinical social worker, believes there is much to learn through our daily interactions with our canine friends. Dogs can teach us about the power of NOW, the wonders of the natural world, and the healing power of connection.
Our relationship with animal friends and companions has been changing drastically over the last quarter century. There is a need to have a deeper understanding of the psychological relationship of the human-animal bond. "Soul Friends: Finding Healing with Animals" provides this helpful information for animal lovers, while also exploring the power of the connection to help heal people living with emotional, physical and mental challenges.
This book provides two sections, one for companions and one for healing, to assist the reader in developing a new direction in our communication with dogs in particular. It identifies psychological issues that drive people to seek out animal companionship with guidelines to deepen the human-canine relationship. Ten life lessons are provided as metaphors to find healing through the practicing of dog commands with to help build social connection and personal insight.
This 140-page book is an enjoyable read with lasting impact. The personal narratives of the author and children are meaningful and heartfelt, leaving a sense of hope in spite of past trauma and loss. The human-animal bond provides the comfort, the healing and the soul connection.
Kate Nicoll, MSW is the founder and President of Soul Friends, Inc a nonprofit established to provide clinical and educational programs that enhance the healing benefits of the human-animal bond. A graduate of Smith College, she has more than 17 years of clinical experience working with children and families living with loss, grief, trauma and illness.
“Nicoll blends rich personal experiences, sound expertise in counseling, and a catching passion for dogs into a tender book valuable to anyone interested in helping themselves of others heal.” Bill Samuels, PhD, Director of Humane Education, ASPCA, New York City
“Soul Friends is a book filled with warmth and wisdom. It is about what we all need in out lives and it tells you how to find it. So read it and start living in your heart.” Bernie Siegel, MD, author of "Prescriptions for Living" and "365 Prescriptions for the Soul"
"Soul Friends: Finding Healing with Animals" (ISBN: 0-9766603-6-9) is available for $16.95 at Dogear Publishing, Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, Borders and most other book retail outlets.
Contact:
Kate Nicoll, MSW
203-679-0849
www.soul-friends.org
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