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Author:   Cynthia K. Chandler (University of North Texas, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.771kg
ISBN:  

9780415888332

ISBN 10:   0415888336
Pages:   424
Publication Date:   10 October 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781138935914
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

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. International Considerations and Applications of Animal Assisted Therapy. Appendices: College and University Programs in Animal Assisted Therapy and Related Areas. Client Screening Form for Animal Assisted Therapy. Psychosocial Session Form. Animal Assisted Therapy Animal Illustrations: Instructions and Activities. Sample Course Syllabus for Counselor Training in Animal Assisted Therapy. Educational Resources for Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted Activities. Sample Policy and Procedures for the Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in a Counselor Training Program. Recommended Competency Areas and Accompanying Performance Guidelines for the Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Counseling. Several Hospitals with AAA/AAT Programs. Sample Policies and Procedures for the Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in an Agency or Private Practice.

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Practitioners will find this book extremely valuable. Chandler provides her readers with tremendous insight on how they can incorporate AAT into their therapeutic regime. This book is an excellent resource for professionals interested in developing and facilitating animal assisted interventions in their workplace. - Aubrey Fine, EdD, Professor, California State Polytechnic Institute, Pomona Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling is an invaluable, must-have resource for professionals and practitioners. Good writing, along with a wealth of practical information and hundreds of current references, add up to an extremely important contribution to the AAT literature. - Mary R. Burch, PhD, American Kennel Club Therapy Dog Program This book is an excellent example of the commitment the counseling profession has in training and enhancing counselors' knowledge and skills. This exceptional resource for counselors disseminates comprehensive animal assisted therapy research, AAT training methods, and counseling skills, theory, and therapeutic techniques with AAT. - Torey Portrie-Bethke, PhD, Assistant Professor, Antioch University New England

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