Solidarity Action of Sant Joan de Déu, collaborates with the day care and residential services of the Fundació Aspace Catalunya, making a donation of 700 euros intended for the therapy activity assisted with dogs.
Solidarity Action of the Sant Joan de Déu Health Park, is an initiative of the Baix Llobregat Community Rehabilitation Services. Professionals and users participate in different workshops for making manual work, such as binding and making notebooks and paper items, costume jewelry, embroidered cloth dolls, leather items, etc., which are later sold at markets and fairs.
With the collection of the sales, it is decided, in an assembly, to which solidarity projects this money will be allocated. In this way, spaces for solidarity are facilitated, which make a direct relationship with non-profit organizations possible.
On this occasion, one of the projects chosen was the dog-assisted therapy program of our organization's residential and day care services.
From the Aspace Catalunya Foundation, together with the "Tan Amigos" project, we have been working on assisted therapy with dogs for many years, an activity that arouses a lot of interest among users. The interaction with animals, and the motivation and sense of leisure that this generates, allows for therapeutic work that enhances various skills and improves the quality of life.
The dog-assisted therapy therapist, together with several professionals from the organization, design the sessions, in order to work on personalized and specific objectives in different areas, such as sensory stimulation, motor coordination, functional mobility, concentration , memory, communication, social skills, affective skills, fine motor skills and relaxation.
To collect the donation, we met with the users and professionals of the Baix Llobregat Community Rehabilitation Services at the Pablo Picasso Institute of Viladecans. Raúl and Arantxa were in charge of collecting the check, representing Aspace's Day and Residential Care Services and, taking the opportunity, shared the goals and benefits of this therapy, as well as their experience
Finally, there was a colloquium or, all together, we were able to share conversations and experiences. A very emotional event that allows us to learn about other services and initiatives, network, and enrich each other. We appreciate the donation!
