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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy - Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice
Front Cover
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Handbook on Animal–Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelinesfor Practice
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Copyright
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About the Editor
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Contents
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Contributors
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Foreword
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Preface
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Dedication
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Part One -The Conceptualization of the Animal/Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy
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Chapter 1 Understanding our kinship with animals: input for health care professionals interested in the human/animal bond
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1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Introduction to the human/animal bond (HAB)
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1.3 Defining the human/animal bond
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1.4 Pets and people: case studies reveal the importance
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1.5 Theories explaining the bond
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1.6 The biological benefits of the bond
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1.7 Final remarks
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References
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Chapter 2 Animal-assisted interventions innbsphistorical perspective
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2.1 Introduction
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2.2 Animal souls and spiritual healing
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2.3 Animal powers and shamanism
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2.4 Animism in classical and medieval times
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2.5 Animals as agents of socialization
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2.6 Animals and psychotherapy
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2.7 Animals, relaxation, and social support
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2.8 Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 3 Animal-assisted interventions in mental health: definitions and theoretical foundations
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3.1 Introduction
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3.2 Defining animal-assisted interventions
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3.3 Theoretical frameworks
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3.4 Summary and conclusions
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References
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Chapter 4 Newer and older perspectives onnbspthenbsptherapeutic effects of animals and nature
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References
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Chapter 5 Positive effects of animals for psychosocially vulnerable people: a turning point for delivery
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5.1 Introduction: factors affecting the human/animal relationship
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5.2 Goals of this chapter
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5.3 The potential of pets to enhance the quality of life
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5.4 Personalized normalizing of the environment for people with special needs
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5.5 For the health professions: leadership in implementing animals as treatment or social support
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References
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Chapter 6 The animal/human bond: health and wellness
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6.1 Introduction
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6.2 Stress-reducing health benefits from AAA
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6.3 Epidemiological evidence for health benefits
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6.4 Experimental or quasi-experimental research
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6.5 Comparison of effects of presence of and interaction with animals
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6.6 Exercise-related health benefits from AAA and AAT
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6.7 Discussion
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6.7 Conclusion
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References
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Part Two -Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance
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Chapter 7 Animal selection procedures in animal-assisted interaction programs
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7.1 Introduction
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7.2 Description of terms
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7.3 Animal selection procedures; a brief overview
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7.4 Selection based on outcome vs settings
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7.5 Development of a job description for animal-assisted applications
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7.6 Capacity for work
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7.7 Handler recommendations
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7.8 Summary
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References
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Chapter 8 Designing and implementing animal-assisted therapy programs in health and mental health organizations
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8.1 Introduction
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8.2 Animal-assisted therapy
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8.3 The Green Chimneys model
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8.4 Organizational issues
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8.5 Program design issues
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8.6 Animal selection
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8.7 Cost effectiveness
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8.8 Liability
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8.9 Outcomes
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8.10 Infection control issues
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8.11 Rules that guide animal-assisted therapy programs
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8.12 Principles that guide animal-assisted therapy programs
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8.13 Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 9 Understanding the other end of the leash: what therapists need to understand about their co-therapists
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Part Three -Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy: Guidelines for Use of AAT with Special Populations
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Chapter 10 Incorporating animal-assisted therapy into psychotherapy: guidelines and suggestions for therapists
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10.1 Introduction
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10.2 The need for research
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10.3 The role of animal-assisted therapy in psychotherapy: is there such a thing as an AAT Rx?
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10.4 Consideration 1-why clinicians may find animals therapeutically beneficial
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10.5 Consideration 2-the therapeutic environment: animals as an aspect of milieu therapy
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10.6 Consideration 3-incorporating theory into practice: animal-assisted therapy from a life stage perspective
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10.7 Practical suggestions for clinician’s applying animals
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10.8 Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 11 Application of animal-assisted interventions in counseling settings: an overview of alternatives
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An overview of AAI as an aspect of therapy
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11.1 Introduction
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11.2 Understanding the magnitude of AAI from an interdisciplinary perspective
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General AAI techniques for children and adults
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11.3 General therapeutic approaches for children and adults
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11.4 Application of AAI with children: selected approaches
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11.5 Application of AAI with adults
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11.6 Concluding remarks
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References
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Chapter 12 Animals in the lives of children
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12.1 Introduction
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12.2 Where are animals in children’s lives?
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12.3 What do animals mean in children’s lives?
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12.4 Best practices in AAT with children
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12.5 Guidelines for best practices of AAT with children and concluding remarks
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References
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Chapter 13 The use of therapy animals with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
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13.1 Introduction
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13.2 Animals and individuals with ASD
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13.3 Why people with autism relate with animals
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13.4 Sensory oversensitivity
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13.5 Factors that worsen sensory problems
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13.6 People with autism and sensory-based thinking
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13.7 Choosing animal-based interventions: suggestions for service animals and other forms of AAI
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13.8 Service animals
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13.9 Suggestions to consider before obtaining a service dog
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13.10 Benefits of horseback riding
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13.11 Animal welfare issues
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13.12 Horse welfare
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13.13 Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 14 Understanding the role of animals in the family: insights and strategies for clinicians
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14.1 Introduction
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14.2 Why it is important for clinicians to routinely assess the child’s animal-related experiences
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14.3 Clinical examples of interventions that address the animal-related experiences of children and adolescents in the larger context of therapy
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14.4 Conclusion
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References
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Appendix A
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Chapter 15 Human/animal interaction and successful aging
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15.1 Introduction
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15.2 Human companion/animal interactions and successful aging
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15.3 Facilitating relationships between pets and older adults
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15.4 Pet selection
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15.5 Guidelines for animal-assisted therapy with older adults
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References
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Chapter 16 Increasing the effectiveness of palliative care through integrative modalities: conceptualizing the roles of animal companions and animal-assisted interventions
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16.1 Introduction
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16.2 Extending palliative care through an integrative approach
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16.3 Meeting the challenges of research on healing in palliative care
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16.4 The role of pet companions and animal-assisted interventions in supporting persons with chronic and terminal illnesses
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16.5 Practical suggestions for AAI within palliative care and concluding remarks
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References
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Chapter 17 Human/animal support services: the evolution of the San Francisco model and pet-associated zoonoses education
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PAWS Keeps ``Families'' Together
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17.1 Introduction
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17.2 AIDS: an overview
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17.3 The psycho-social impact of illness: the AIDS virus
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17.4 The role of pets
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17.5 The historical significance of zoonoses and AIDS
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17.6 How PAWS developed to provide support for PWAs with pets
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17.7 Services provided by Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS)
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17.8 Examples of human/animal support service programs
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17.9 Getting started
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17.10 VET SOS: homeless people and pets
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17.11 Conclusion
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References
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Appendices
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Chapter 18 Animal abuse and developmental psychopathology: recent research, programmatic and therapeutic issues and challenges for the future
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18.1 Introduction
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18.2 The confluence of animal maltreatment and interpersonal violence
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18.3 Programmatic responses to the ``link'' between violence to people and animals
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18.4 Clinical implications
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18.5 Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 19 Animal-assisted activity as a social experience
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19.1 Introduction
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19.2 Method
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19.3 Findings
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19.4 Discussion
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Acknowledgments
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References
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Chapter 20 Assistance animals: their evolving role in psychiatric service applications
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20.1 Introduction
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20.2 Labels, definitions and controversy
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20.3 The history of assistance animals
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20.4 Therapeutic benefits of contact with animals: the possible psycho-social benefits of service animals
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20.5 Psychiatric service animals
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20.6 Emotional support animal (ESA)
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20.7 ADA guidelines for transportation and the Federal Air Carriers Act
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20.8 Psychiatric service animal selection and training
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20.9 Training models
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20.10 Animal welfare considerations: impact on animals when placed with individuals with mental health concerns
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20.11 Assessing for good fit with an animal
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20.12 Screening for clients
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20.13 Conclusions
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References
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Resources
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Part Four -Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted Therapy
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Chapter 21 Loss of a therapy animal: assessment and healing
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21.1 Introduction
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21.2 Scholarly research
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21.3 Understanding loss
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21.4 Loss of a special animal
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21.5 Manner of loss
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21.6 Differences between losing pet and therapy animal
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References
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Chapter 22 Animal-assisted interventions and humane education: opportunities for a more targeted focus
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22.1 Introduction
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22.2 The roots of humane education
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22.3 The role of animals in the lives of children
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22.4 AAIs with youth
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22.5 Making humane education more relevant
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22.6 Overcoming challenges to traditional humane education: ``new wine in an old bottle''
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22.7 Strategies for overcoming the challenges
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22.8 Animal-assisted humane education
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22.9 Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 23 Welfare considerations in therapy and assistance animals
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23.1 Introduction
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23.2 General welfare considerations
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23.3 Animals used in therapy
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23.4 Service/assistance animals
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23.5 End-user problems
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23.6 Conclusions and recommendations
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References
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Appendix 1
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Ethical guidelines for the care and supervision of animals while utilized in AAT or AAA
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Chapter 24 The role of the veterinary family practitioner in AAT and AAA programs
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24.1 The origin of veterinary family practice
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24.2 The role of veterinary family practitioners in AAT/AAA
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24.3 Selection of an appropriate veterinary family practitioner
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24.4 Conclusion
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References
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Chapter 25 Methodological standards and strategies for establishing the evidence base of animal-assisted therapies
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25.1 Introduction
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25.2 Context: current advances in psychotherapy outcomenbspresearch
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25.3 Conceptualizing the study and its focus
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25.4 Common methodological problems
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25.5 Possible next steps
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25.6 Conclusions
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References
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Chapter 26 The future of research, education and clinical practice in the animal/human bond and animal-assisted therapy
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A The role of ethology in the field of human/animal relations and animal-assisted therapy
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26.1 Introduction
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26.2 Unanswered research questions
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26.3 Setting standards
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B Human/animal interactions (HAIs) and health: the evidence and issues-past, present, and future
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26.4 Introduction
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26.5 The physical evidence
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26.6 Selected psychosocial evidence
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C The role of AAT in clinical practice: the importance of demonstrating empirically oriented psychotherapies
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26.7 Introduction
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26.8 Skill of the therapist
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26.9 What constitutes good therapy?
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26.10 How best to study AAT?
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26.11 Establishing levels of proof: the difference between epistemological and metaphysical evidence
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26.12 Gaining respectability for AAT
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26.13 Epilogue
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References
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Index
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