Note: We "civilized people" have no idea how disconnected we are from nature. We have forgotten how to listen to animals, how to find the food that nature provides, and how to hear the subtle movements of the Universe flowing through space and time. Wonder why so many are medicated with psychiatric medicines?Connecting with nature can improve your health and wellbeing. The theory is known as ecotherapy: restoring health through contact with nature.
Use of wildlife in some therapies is reported to improve quality of life. Smaller animals (for example, squirrels, owls, and raccoons) have been used successfully in therapies for children with emotional and behavioural problems.
Connecting with nature can improve your health and wellbeing