08 November 2022
Co-working spaces by their nature are diverse, meeting places for different nationalities, different languages, different industries, and sometimes even different species. Step into counsellor Dr Rick Stevens’ office at the Hive Central X CCG Commons, and first to greet you will be Tucker, the in-house therapy dog.
“He looks relaxed, but it’s work for him,” notes Rick as he explains how the five-year-old was taught at a California institute, specialising in training service dogs for PTSD sufferers.
Dr Smith’s main focus is to encourage change in his patients’ lives, creating and implementing plans that alter behaviour, therefore reducing anxiety and minimising avoidance.