Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, 6th Edition (PDF)

By Aubrey H Fine, Megan Mueller Ph.D, Zenithson Ng, Taylor Chastain Griffin, Philip Tedeschi
Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, Sixth Edition continues to be the leading textbook and reference in this field for clinical practitioners. The book provides the evidence basis for the effectiveness of this treatment, as well as guidelines for how to perform it from the selection of treatment animal to application with patients. This new edition is fully updated and contains 15 new chapters on culture, research, standards, of practice, and more. Organized into four sections, the book explores the conceptualization of the animal-human bond, best practices for AAI professionals, considerations related to animal selection/ training/ welfare, and utilizing AAI in special populations.The book may serve as a study guide for the Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification Exam.

Summarizes current research on AAT
Guides readers how to work with a therapy animal safely and effectively
Covers AAT with special populations and for specific disorders
Supports study for the Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification exam
Contains 15 new chapters on culture, research, standards of practice, and more

Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 9, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 6th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0443223467
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0443223464
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