And at what age you can communicate with these inhabitants of the sea.
Did you know that the name of the animal “dolphin” in ancient times was interpreted as “a newborn baby”? All due to the fact that the cry of this sea inhabitant is similar to the cry of a child. Maybe that’s why children and dolphins find a common language so quickly?
They are also very intelligent animals. The brain of an adult dolphin is 300 grams heavier than that of a person, and there are twice as many convolutions in the cortex of his brain than in each of us. They are also one of the few animals that can sympathize and empathize. And even more – dolphins are able to heal.
There is such a thing as dolphin therapy – a method of psychotherapy based on human interaction with a dolphin. It is often used in the treatment of diseases such as cerebral palsy, early childhood autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Therapy is carried out in the form of communication, play and simple joint exercises under the supervision of a specialist.
There is a version that dolphins, communicating with each other at very high ultrasonic frequencies, thereby treat people, relieving pain and tension.
“Scientists haven’t come to a consensus on what a therapeutic effect is in communicating with a dolphin,” says Yulia Lebedeva, coach of the St. Petersburg Dolphinarium. – There are several theories on this score. But the majority is inclined to believe that a whole range of factors are involved. This is the water in which the classes are held, and the tactile sensations from touching the skin of dolphins, and playing with them. All these factors stimulate the child’s psychoemotional sphere and give impetus to positive changes. To some extent, this is a miracle, why not? After all, there is also the faith of the parents and their sincere desire for a miracle to happen. And this is also important!
They also practice dolphin therapy in … This is how children’s groups for communication with dolphins from 5 to 12 years old are organized. True, children at this age are not yet allowed into the water. Guys, accompanied by adults, communicate with dolphins from the platforms.
“They play, dance, paint, sing along with the dolphins, and believe me, these are unforgettable emotions and impressions for both children and their parents,” says Yulia Lebedeva.
But from the age of 12 you can already swim with a dolphin. Of course, the whole process takes place under the guidance of trainers.
By the way, there are many types of dolphins in nature. We, thanks to films, when talking about dolphins, represent their most widespread species – bottlenose dolphins. They live in dolphinariums. And I feel myself in these conditions, I must say, very comfortable. In addition, bottlenose dolphins are excellent students.
“But here, too, everything is individual, because each dolphin is a person, with its own character and temperament,” says Yulia Lebedeva. – And the coach’s task is to find an approach to everyone. Make it interesting and pleasant for the dolphin to learn new tricks. Then the work will be a joy to everyone.