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What I did tell her is that Cow Hug Therapy, published in early 2024, had intrigued me. Some people play with their food; I wrestle with it. For 15 years — from age 18 to age 33 I didn’t eat meat.

Cow Hug Therapy releases oxytocin, lowers the heart rate, is deeply grounding, and offers a nurturing place to grieve and find hope," says Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn.

During the pandemic, many more people felt traumatized, she says. So last year, the Gentle Barn opened up cow hugging to individuals. In Missouri, one-hour sessions for one or two people cost $200.

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EL:Cow Hug Therapy tells the stories of our rescued animals before we found them, their healing journeys once they came to The Gentle Barn, and their process of forgiveness, trust, and recovery.

You’ve tried talk therapy. You might have attended a support group. But have you tried hugging a cow? Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn –a nonprofit animal sanctuary with a base in Dittmer, ...

Ellie Laks, founder of the Gentle Barn and author of her new book: Cow Hug Therapy: How the Animals at the Gentle Barn Taught Me about Life, Death, and Everything In Between, joins Lisa to talk about ...

Cow cuddling is more than just a novel experience; it’s a therapeutic practice. Cows have a serene demeanor and slow, deliberate movements, which can have a soothing effect on people.

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Ellie Laks, founder of The Gentle Barn, released a book, Cow Hug Therapy, recounting her time at the animal sanctuary where at-risk, abandoned, and sick animals are rehabilitated and lovingly housed.