Cats aren't a typical choice for animal-assisted psychotherapy, but Timmy and Marnia are anything but typical. Research has found that petting a cat can lower blood pressure and a cat's purr is thought to help heal body tissues and bones. But not just any cat can be a therapy cat, after all, such animals need to be friendly with strangers and willing to be touched, petted and held by unfamiliar people. They have to be tolerant ofloud voices and angry shouting, emotional distress, and sudden movements. It's a tall order for any animal,but a particular challenge for a cat. In Purr Therapy, psychotherapist and cat lover Dr. Kathleen McCoy shows how two very special cats rose to this challenge, how they helped wounded souls to heal and how they taught even her lessons in mindfulness, joyful living, and compassion. She also shows readers how animal-assisted psychotherapy works and gives them an intimate and moving inside look at how Timmy and Marina worked with patients, how their double role as animal companions and cotherapists changed lives, and how, after their untimely deaths, the grief shared by those who knew and loved them led to even more growth and healing. It's no surprise that there is a tidal wave of cat fanciers growing: even the internet prefers cats. No dog site has reached the proportions of the most popular cat sites—case in point: the mega-star Grumpy Cat who has over 2 ½ million followers! More than an internet trend, this very active market is exploding through cat video contests and festivals that are claiming the passions of millions who will benefit from—and love—Purr Therapy.

Let the four-legged masters of Zen—cats—help you cultivate happiness in this meditative guide that uses feline behavior as a model for inner peace and includes an interactive cover which produces the sound of five different soothing purrs. With their let-it-go attitude, de-stressing capabilities, and healing purrs, cats radiate inner peace. In the field of personal development, the feline has become a model for positive thinking and a Zen attitude, their purrs the feline equivalent of saying "om." Purrhaps the most comforting book you’ll ever need, Gilles Dierderichs’ unique guide brings together the twelve teachings of the Master Cat, cat-therapy workshops, concentration, observation, and relaxation exercises—daily meditations, a quiz to discover the cat inside of you, and the fifteen purrs of happiness and success that will help you to: Take action Enjoy pleasure Approach adversity Approach and seduce Be compassionate Gauge strength Test every potential Unveil mystery Accept the mystical Heal Wake up Dream Prepare Learn Listen And more . . . Filled with inspiring advice that can teach you how to slow down and focus, Purr is a joyful companion for every cat lover and anyone who wants to learn how to cultivate inner peace.

Are You Looking For A Natural Way To Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, And Live A Healthier Life? Look No Further! The Healing Power Of Purrs: A Purr-fect Cat Therapy Pocket Guide to Live a Healthier Life! (H-POP) is a condensed and practical guide that explores the many benefits of cat therapy and provides easy interventions for incorporating it into your daily routine. Cat therapy has been shown to lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, and even improve mood and overall well-being. This book delves into the science behind these benefits and offers practical tips for integrating cat therapy into your life. From practicing the "More Paw-lease! Purr" to the "Feed Me Right Meow! Purr" interventions, you'll learn how to harness the healing power of purrs for a happier and healthier you. What's included in this pocket-sized cat therapy guide: The science behind the benefits of the healing power of purrs The "More Paw-lease! Purr" H-POP intervention The "Zen Master Purr" H-POP intervention The "La-paws Purr" H-POP intervention The "Communi-catting Purr" H-POP intervention The "Feed Me Right Meow! Purr" H-POP intervention Nine Thrives Of Meal Frequency The Purr-fect Pitch: Hz So Good Top 20 Evidenced-Based Purr-ks of Being A Cat Lover The Law of Cat-traction Paws-itive Psychology Radi-claw Acceptance ≍ Radical Acceptance Whether you're a long-time cat lover or new to the world of feline companionship, The Healing Power Of Purrs has something for everyone. With its easy-to-follow interventions, engaging anecdotes, and adorable cat photos, this pocket guide is the perfect companion for anyone looking to experience the numerous benefits of cat therapy. So, if you're ready to improve your mental and physical well-being in a fun and furry way, scroll up and click the buy button for The Healing Power Of Purrs and let the healing begin! See you inside!

Garrison Keillor once said that "cats show us that not everything in nature has a purpose." The Way of the Cat, however, shows how cats may be in our lives to help us follow our bliss. Iggy, Isabel, and Inky are three cats that have shown author Dana Kramer-Rolls how to get in touch with her inner cat--and discover the secrets of a blissful life, which include:* Stretching all over is one of life's pure and simple pleasures.* Doing nothing well is a feline art form anyone can practice.* We can all just get along when we live together well. Kramer-Rolls's philosophy is simple: By "being as simple and direct as our cats, we can achieve a 'higher' or at least more natural and less-stressed state. Get involved with your cats. Their wisdom is now open to you, and you can learn everything they have to teach." The funny and surprising Way of the Cat guides readers through the days and lives of Kramer-Rolls's cats and teaches them the ways of feline wisdom:* Learn to move silently and sleep deeply, as long as necessary.* Exercise by doing the "crescent moon stretch" and indulge in the fun of rolling around on the floor.* Practice feline empathy--and find out how to heal the world.* Celebrate bliss. The Way of the Cat is packed with fun tips, exercises, cat stories, and food for thought--all drawn from the blissful lives cats lead every day.

An American expatriate's primer for being pregnant overseas in an Embassy environment and the return to the U.S. for birth. Plus thoughts and ideas regarding raising your American child in a foreign environment, sometimes with unusual circumstances or situations (like visiting foreign diplomats). Hints and help for how to balance all of this by making informed choices. Travel tips, packing tips, organization and hints to help survive this huge change to your expatriated existence!

It’s All About ME-OW: A Young Cat’s Guide to the Good Life is a vibrant picture books that will delight your youngsters. The format is a cats' how-to manual for commandeering a household without the humans ever catching on. Buddy, an adult ginger tabby-in-residence, teaches the tricks of the trade to three incoming kittens, sharing how to get everything they want without ever working for it. It’s all in the Catitude. Perfecting skills such as Purr Therapy, Let Me Out Let Me In, and Mastering Hypnotism for Fun and Getting Fed are essential to keeping your humans happy, or at least unaware that you’ve lovingly reversed the roles of master and pet. Buddy saves the most important lesson for last: “Keep your outside mild, but your inside wild.” In other words, never forget that underneath your cuddly ball-of-fur image beats the heart of the unconquerable beast who emerged from the jungle to rescue humans from mice. That message is illustrated with Buddy’s group photo of all the relatives, from tiger to tabby, attending the Cat Family Reunion.

This comprehensive overview of the many types of animal-assisted therapy provides the perfect reference for students, general readers, pet owners, animal care specialists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and mental health professionals. The use of animals for therapy is a burgeoning form of treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. Written for students and general readers, Animal-Assisted Therapy offers a historical overview of the practice, detailing its growth and the many ways it is practiced today. Filled with illustrative examples, such as successful programs where children with reading problems read aloud to canine companions, the book illuminates the expansive nature and effectiveness of this therapy as it is practiced both generally and among special populations, including children, the elderly, autistic individuals, and the incarcerated. The book also provides specific information that will be of interest to pet owners who want to get involved in these programs and includes information on U.S. government requirements allowing guide dogs in public and private facilities.