An introduction to animal assisted therapy -- Research in animal assisted counseling and related areas -- Selecting an animal for therapy work -- Training a pet for therapy work -- Evaluation of a pet for therapy work -- Risk management and ethical and legal considerations in animal assisted counseling -- Animal assisted interventions and counseling theories -- Animal assisted counseling practices -- Equine assisted counseling -- A variety of aat applications -- Sensitivity to cultural differences and populations with special needs -- Crisis and disaster response counseling with therapy animals -- Establishing a school-based program for animal assisted therapy and education chapter -- International considerations and applications of animal assisted therapy
Summary
This text explores the psychology of how we react to illness and relate to the health care system. The third edition has been thoroughly revised to keep students up to date with the latest research developments in this dynamic field. The brand new feature 'Weighing In On Health' helps students to link the science to the world around them
