I start from the premise that many of us have emotional states that we have learned to suppress, or even ignore, and have not learned to express appropriately.
This behavior can, and does, affect all our relationships—family, friends, and workplace.

Guinness was adopted with the intent that he would be a therapy dog. However, it turned out that he has an anxiety disorder and isn't able to interact with clients. Because he's had lots of on-going training and medication, he is able to occupy a place in my office as a therapy supervisor, which seems to suit his abilities.