At the University of Bergen (UIB), Norway, medical students can sign up for a 2-week
elective course in Animal Assisted Therapy and Assistance (AAT/A)-ELMED204. Introducing …

Abstract Carlsson, Catharina (2017). Hästunderstött socialt arbete–ett samtalsrum med
potentiella möjligheter för ungdomar med självskadebeteenden och deras personal (Equine …

Sällskapsdjur har i allt större utsträckning kommit att användas inom vård, socialt
behandlingsarbete och rehabilitering. Syftet med denna rapport är att ge en översikt av det …

The purpose of the study is to explore different experiences of Animal Assisted Therapy and
search into how Animal Assisted Therapy in schools/preschools is already being pursued …

Animal-assisted interventions are becoming more common in Finland. Notably, between
2018 and 2023, a study commissioned by Kela on animal-assisted activities as a support for …

This chapter provides an overview of different types of animal-assisted interventions and
their definitions, their history and purpose. Having introduced standard definitions of the …

The cross-scientific field of Equine Assisted Interventions (EAI) for human health, education
and wellbeing is wide, varied, and rapidly growing with an expressed need of increased …

Humans and dogs have a long history together. The dog's purpose has changed from being
a practical tool to being a “co-therapist”. Today, animal-assisted therapy is a common …

Sweden is often seen as a welfare state where children can grow up in safe circumstances.
However, social support for children who are at risk of social exclusion has been shown to …

This chapter introduces and discusses how horse scan be co-therapists and partners and
can facilitate bodily change in the rider as part of a physical therapy treatment program. In …