How to handle someone who is afraid of bears?
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How to handle someone who is afraid of bears?
from EternalSailorSol on 06/17/2015 12:44 AMNot going to major details. But someone I know is afraid of Bears, due to a childhood situation.
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Re: How to handle someone who is afraid of bears?
from Marianne on 06/17/2015 05:49 PMThat depends of the degree of fright; a certain level of respect is part of the natural instinct, as bears can have dangerous reactions, and they run much faster than humans - feeling themselves in danger, defending their territory, their food, fighting rivals or intruders, and females guarding their cubs.
And if the fear drives the person into uncontrollable panicking, only a therapy can help, and that starts with learning how to control the fear. And remember, bears are no pets, don't feed them and keep at a safe distance. A grizzly is not the same as a peaceful koala and even the small, cuddly animals can bite and scratch if not handled properly.
Maybe that the shy Kermode bear - usually seen from far - could help for a therapy under the supervision of an expert, of course. 
Re: How to handle someone who is afraid of bears?
from Marianne on 06/17/2015 05:52 PMAdd:
Traumas from childhood need to be cured - usually by a so-called transfer ...