Handbook on animal-assisted therapy [[electronic resource] ] : theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice / / edited by Aubrey H. Fine

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910792119803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, 2010
• ISBN: 1-78402-385-X; 1-282-87943-X; 9786612879432; 0-12-381454-5
• Edizione: [3rd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (613 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): FineAubrey H
• Disciplina: 615.85158
• Soggetti: Animals - Therapeutic use; Pets - Therapeutic use; Human-animal relationships
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelinesfor Practice; Copyright; About the Editor; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Dedication; Part One -The Conceptualization of the Animal/Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy; Chapter 1 Understanding our kinship with animals: input for health care professionals interested in the human/animal bond; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Introduction to the human/animal bond (HAB); 1.3 Defining the human/animal bond; 1.4 Pets and people: case studies reveal the importance; 1.5 Theories explaining the bond1.6 The biological benefits of the bond; 1.7 Final remarks; References; Chapter 2 Animal-assisted interventions innbsphistorical perspective; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Animal souls and spiritual healing; 2.3 Animal powers and shamanism; 2.4 Animism in classical and medieval times; 2.5 Animals as agents of socialization; 2.6 Animals and psychotherapy; 2.7 Animals, relaxation, and social support; 2.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 Animal-assisted interventions in mental health: definitions and theoretical ; foundations; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Defining animal-assisted interventions3.3 Theoretical frameworks; 3.4 Summary and conclusions; References; Chapter 4 Newer and older perspectives onnbspthenbsptherapeutic effects of animals and nature; References; Chapter 5 Positive effects of animals for psychosocially vulnerable people: a turning point for delivery; 5.1 Introduction: factors affecting the human/animal relationship; 5.2 Goals of this chapter; 5.3 The potential of pets to enhance the quality of life; 5.4 Personalized normalizing of the environment for people with special needs; 5.5 For the health professions: leadership in implementing animals as treatment or social supportReferences; Chapter 6 The animal/human bond: health and wellness; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Stress-reducing health benefits from AAA; 6.3 Epidemiological evidence for health benefits; 6.4 Experimental or quasi-experimental research; 6.5 Comparison of effects of presence of and interaction with animals; 6.6 Exercise-related health benefits from AAA and AAT; 6.7 Discussion; 6.7 Conclusion; References; Part Two -Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance; Chapter 7 Animal selection procedures in animal-assisted interaction programs7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Description of terms; 7.3 Animal selection procedures; a brief overview; 7.4 Selection based on outcome vs settings; 7.5 Development of a job description for animal-assisted applications; 7.6 Capacity for work; 7.7 Handler recommendations; 7.8 Summary; References; Chapter 8 Designing and implementing animal-assisted therapy programs in health and mental health organizations; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Animal-assisted therapy; 8.3 The Green Chimneys model; 8.4 Organizational issues; 8.5 Program design issues
• Sommario/riassunto: In the 10 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The third edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 10 new chapters and over 50% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal assisted therapy into their practice, how to design and implement animal assisted interventions, and the efficacy of animal assisted therapy with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, families, and the elderly