In this thought-provoking and innovative book, Kendra Coulter examines the diversity of
work done with, by, and for animals. Interweaving human-animal studies, labor theories and …

Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling is the most comprehensive book available
dedicated to training mental health practitioners in Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT). It …

Across mental health professionals, there is growing interest in the field of Equine‐Assisted
Therapy (EAT). Preliminary evidence suggests EAT is beneficial for a wide spectrum of client …

The Clinical Practice of Equine-Assisted Therapy bridges theory, research, and practical
methods to fill a rapidly developing gap for physical, occupational, speech, and mental …

Background A good therapeutic relationship is a strong predictor of successful treatment in
addiction and other psychological illness. Recent studies of horse-assisted therapy (HAT) …

Background Keeping substance use disorder patients actively engaged in treatment is a
challenge. Horse-assisted therapy (HAT) is increasingly used as a complementary therapy …

Inclusion of horse-assisted therapy (HAT) in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is
rarely reported. Our previous studies show improved treatment retention and the importance …

This article explores equine-assisted social work (EASW). Horses' capacities to mirror
human emotions create possibilities for authentic relationships between clients and staff …

There has been recent interest in Canada exploring the benefits of equine assisted
interventions in the treatment of First Nations youth who misuse volatile substances. Using …

Despite an increasing number of studies, there is still a lack of knowledge about the unique
features that underlie the process in equine assisted social work (EASW). This study aimed …