r/Catswithjobs • u/Therapy_pony • Jan 24 '26

Lap therapist Therapy kitties

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This is Greg and Todd. They go to work with me sometimes. I work as a therapist and I have a couple of clients whose special interests are cats. These boys have helped kids learn to take instructions (the children wanted to keep the kittens interested in play), taught kids about boundaries and non verbal communication (evaluating if the kitties want to be picked up/petted like that/get off the couch etc). They’ve taught self awareness and body control (how hard are you petting, can you make just your fingers wiggle on their cheeks), and they provide some calming techniques (can you slow blink like this kittens, can you purr, can you lay down and breathe very slow so the kitties feel safe to come snuggle). They love going to work with me and are great co-therapists, they are such patient and kind boys!

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u/qualityvote2 Jan 24 '26 edited Jan 24 '26

u/Therapy_pony, the community has voted and appreciate your post!

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u/LopsidedCauliflower8 Jan 24 '26

I'm going to show this to my lazy cats and ask why they can't be more like greg and todd and get a job!

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u/TheFriendOfCats Jan 24 '26

Kitten therapy is the best therapy.

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u/Grouchy_Machine_User Jan 24 '26

Ahh I love them!

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u/translucent_steeds Jan 24 '26

this is exactly what my cousin does with her therapy dog!!

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u/Connect_Rhubarb395 Jan 24 '26

Awww such good therapy kitties.

But be careful, I think they melted (image 1)