Nature and Animal Assisted Therapy in Fredericton, New Brunswick

People petting dogs and a goat on a bench at Dancing Goat Therapy Farm in Fredericton, enjoying animal interaction and outdoor experiences

  • What Is Nature & Animal-Assisted Therapy?

    Nature-based therapy and animal-assisted therapy combine traditional psychotherapy with the calming, regulating effects of nature and interaction with animals.

    Animals offer:

    • Non-judgmental presence

    • Emotional safety

    • Immediate feedback and connection

    This helps clients feel more at ease — especially those who find traditional therapy settings overwhelming or difficult.

    Sessions may include:

    • Walking sessions outdoors

    • Feeding and interacting with animals

    • Sitting in nature while processing thoughts and emotions

    • Hands-on, experiential activities on the farm

    There is no pressure to sit still or talk immediately.

    Instead, we allow:

    • connection to build naturally

    • the nervous system to settle

    • emotions to surface in a safe, supported way

    This often leads to deeper, more authentic conversations and insights.

    If you’re looking for a lighter way to experience the farm, you may also enjoy Goat Yoga, connect during Lunch with Llamas, visit us through a Farm Visit, or explore our Corporate Wellness experiences.

    • Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm

    • Depression and low mood

    • Burnout and nervous system dysregulation

    • Trauma and past emotional experiences

    • Relationship challenges and connection

    • Low self-esteem and confidence

    • Grief and loss

    • ADHD and difficulty with focus or regulation

    • Behavioural challenges in children and teens

    • Social anxiety and difficulty connecting with others

    🐐 Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children & Teens

    • Supporting children who struggle to open up in traditional therapy

    • Emotional regulation through movement and interaction

    • Building confidence through caring for animals

    • Social skill development in a natural environment

    • Reducing anxiety through calming, sensory experiences

    🌱 Nature-Based Therapy for Adults

    • Slowing down and reconnecting with yourself

    • Reducing stress and burnout through nature exposure

    • Processing emotions in a more grounded, less pressured way

    • Feeling more present, regulated, and connected

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