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Wales Online
Nisha Mal

Meet the support group using sheep to help people improve their mental health

Welcome to the support group using sheep to help people improve their mental health. EWE Talk was launched by Emma Redman, 37, and Pippa Ashton, 46, last year.

The non-profit organisation aims to help struggling children and adults. The pair started with just one sheep - but now have a flock of seven sheep and two goats to help those that are finding life challenging.

Studies have shown that animal therapy can have both psychological and physiological benefits. Emma said: “One of the things we have always known is how useful animals are as a tool to help those struggling with diversities and mental health issues.

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