Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice

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

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2011
• Edition: 2
• eBook ISBN:
  9780080463834
• Topic: Psychology
• Subtopic: Clinical Psychology
• Index: Psychology

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 companions - Addresses specific types of patients and environmental situations

Table of contents

• Front cover
• Title page
• Copyright page
• ABOUT THE EDITOR
• Table of contents
• FOREWORD
• PREFACE
• SECTION I: Conceptualization of the Animal–Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy
• SECTION II: Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance
• SECTION III: Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy: Guidelines for Use of Animal-Assisted Therapy with Special Populations
• SECTION IV: Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted Therapy
• INDEX