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Cow-hugging therapy[1] or cow cuddling involves people hugging cows for healing. People have claimed that it has mental health benefits.[2][3] As of late 2023, it was reported to be becoming popular around the world.[4][5][6][7][8][9] Cow therapy also includes spending time with cows, especially in farm settings, beyond just cow cuddling. Centers with cow therapy can be included within a broader mental health program.
Origins
editCow-hugging therapy originated in the Netherlands.[10][11] In Australia, the NDIS has plans which include cow therapy.[12][13].
The history of domesticated animals serving as emotional support is not new. The mental health benefits of pet companions along with other animals is well documented.[14] Cows have their own particular personalities which make them a unique alternative to more conventional companions such as dogs or cats.[15] They are also suited to more rural settings which also supports mental health for people experiencing psychological difficulties.[16][17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Cow Hug Therapy". Nadipathy. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Is cow hugging the world's new wellness trend?". BBC. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Jokes apart, cow hugging has benefits. But, the cow must know you". India Today. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Cow Cuddling: Is Hugging Animals Becoming a 'Wellness Trend' in a Covid World?". News18. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Cow Hugging: Yes it's a Thing". Psych Central. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Cow Cuddling & Brushing". Ahimsa Milk. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "'Cow cuddling' is the latest mental health trend. But does it work?". Today. 12 July 2022. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Cow Hugging Emerges as Latest Wellness Trend: 'People Think It's Very Relaxing'". People. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Feeling stressed? You can cuddle cows to relieve anxiety at this farm". Euronews. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Rai, Margesh (25 October 2022). "Cow Cuddling Therapy: A New Wellness Trend in Demand". SwadeshiVIP. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ Sharma, Shubham (January-March, 2021). "'Cow cuddling': psychotherapy to reduce stress and anxiety". The International Journal of Indian Psychology. 9 (1): 86–90 doi:10.25215/0901.011
- ^ https://ourguidelines.ndis.gov.au/would-we-fund-it/assistive-technologies/therapy-animals
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/aug/14/these-cows-saved-my-life-the-queensland-farm-offering-healing-cattle-cuddles
- ^ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/pets-and-mental-health
- ^ https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2022/aug/14/these-cows-saved-my-life-the-queensland-farm-offering-healing-cattle-cuddles
- ^ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24641788/
- ^ https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/farm-based-activities-can-support-mental-wellness-why-arent-there-more-care-farms-in-the-us