Simple Summary Benefits for humans participating in animal-assisted therapy (AAT) have
been long documented; however, welfare considerations for the animal counterparts are still …

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

The Creative Arts in Counseling presents an evidence-based exploration of how expressive
therapies can be used effectively with clients of all ages and backgrounds. After an …

The roles that pets play in the lives of college students have received little attention in the
college counseling literature. This article will review four topics related to college students …

The field of animal-assisted counseling (AAC) is burgeoning. However, there is a paucity of
research on the perspectives of mental health practitioners regarding its practice and the …

Increasing numbers of young children are experiencing mild to moderate mental health
issues that require support in addition to that typically provided by family members and …

La repentina muerte de mi Labrador fue traumática y extremadamente difícil de procesar. A
pesar de mi experencia previa con terapia de duelo, estaba preparado intelectualmente …

When including horses in therapy or education services, the practitioner is responsible for
carefully considering the ethical implications and the potential for unintended …

AAI is a transdisciplinary field that has grown exponentially in recent decades. This growth
has not always been synergistic across fields, creating a need for more consistent language …

Covering principles of therapy dog team training, assessment, skills, and ongoing
monitoring, Canine-Assisted Interventions provides guidance on the most evidence-based …