Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

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

Abbreviated TOCDedication Foreword PrefaceAcknowledgementsSECTION I The Conceptualization of the Animal-Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted TherapySECTION II Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality AssuranceSECTION III Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy: Guidelines for Use of AAT with Special PopulationsSECTION IV Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted TherapyPART A The Role of Ethology in the Field of Human-Animal Relations and Animal-Assisted TherapyPART B Human Animal Interactions in Health: Best Evidence and Where We Go From Here?PART C The Role of AAT in Clinical Practice: The Importance of Demonstrating Empirically Oriented Psychotherapies