Gain Mental Health Insight at The Calli Institute Blog

Spend some time exploring our blog for helpful information on relevant, timely topics.

Category: Animal Therapy

Seeking Comfort from Creatures

People in need of support often rely on trusted friends and family. Some may turn to professionals for advice. Still others may snuggle a pet to help ease work pressures, social anxiety, or other types of stress. Learn more about […]

Learn More

5 Health Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy

woman with dog during animal assisted therapy

Has this ever happened to you? You’ve just had a stressful day—maybe projects are piling up at work, or you’re experiencing difficulties in your marriage, with your kids, or over finances—and now you’re on the verge of tears. Then suddenly, […]

Learn More

Man’s Best Friend (And Therapist)

Every other Saturday at the Calli Institute in Maple Grove, Otis greets patients at the door and offers support and attentive listening during therapy sessions. As the official Calli Institute therapy dog, Otis has worked side-by-side with his owner and […]

Learn More

Ready to start feeling like your best self again?