Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice

Name: Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice
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ISBN: 9780123694843

ISBN-10: 0123694841

ISBN-13: 9780123694843

Edition: 2nd 2006

Authors: Megan Mueller, Zenithson Ng, Taylor Chastain Griffin, Aubrey H. Fine

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The original edition was the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the ways in which animals can assist therapists with treatment of specific populations, and/or in specific settings. The second edition continues in this vein, with 7 new chapters plus substantial revisions of continuing chapters as the research in this field has grown. New coverage includes: Animals as social supports, Use of AAT with Special Needs students, the role of animals in the family- insights for clinicians, and measuring the animal-person bond. *Contributions from veterinarians, animal trainers, psychologists, and social workers *Includes guidelines and best practices for using animals as therapeutic…

Book details

List price: $83.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication date: 9/27/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 552
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 0.46" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Abbreviated TOC


Dedication


Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgements



The Conceptualization of the Animal-Human Bond


The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy



Animal-Assisted Therapy


Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance



Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy


Guidelines for Use of AAT with Special Populations



Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted Therapy



The Role of Ethology in the Field of Human-Animal Relations and Animal-Assisted Therapy



Human Animal Interactions in Health


Best Evidence and Where We Go From Here?



The Role of AAT in Clinical Practice


The Importance of Demonstrating Empirically Oriented Psychotherapies