# Exam Animal Therapy Sessions Simon Fraser University Offered a Kitten Therapy Session for Students By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therapy-session References: [news1130](http://www.news1130.com/2016/11/30/sfu-students-paws-first-kitten-therapy-session-stress-relief/) & [sfu](https://www.sfu.ca/) In a bid to help ease stress levels for students and raise awareness for pet adoption [Simon Fraser University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philz-coffee-and-simon-sinek) hosted a kitten therapy session for students. A total of five kittens were on campus for students to visit and play with during the exam period to help offer a bit of relief from stress. The event at Simon Fraser University drew in long lineups of students hoping to take a break from their studies to play with the kittens which is purported to have great benefits for stress relief. The event was hosted by the university's [Health and Counseling Services Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gut-health-bar) in collaboration with the [Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowpaced-survival). The kittens that were visiting the campus for the therapy sessions were available for adoption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal Therapy:** Opportunity for businesses to offer animal therapy sessions to reduce stress and improve well-being. - **Pet Adoption Awareness:** Opportunity to create initiatives that raise awareness about pet adoption and encourage adoption. - **Stress Relief Strategies:** Opportunity to develop innovative stress relief strategies that can be implemented in various industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Opportunity for universities and schools to incorporate animal therapy programs for students during stressful periods. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness centers to offer animal therapy sessions as part of their services. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Opportunity for non-profit organizations to collaborate with animal shelters and rescue associations to host pet adoption awareness events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anxiety-Alleviating Animal Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gentle-barn.md) - [Game-Based Pet Adoption Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamebased-pet-adoption-event.md) - [Comforting Financial Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experian.md) - [Research-Backed Cat Happiness Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-happiness-scale.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Pop Star-Themed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swiftthemed-cats.md) - [Glam Pet Adoption Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-showcats.md) - [Adoptable Cat App Takeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/date-cats-not-humans.md) - [Immersive Cat Lover Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise.md)