Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling 3rd Edition PDF is the most comprehensive book available dedicated to training mental health practitioners in the performance of animal assisted therapy in counseling (AAT-C). New to this edition is discussion of the human-animal relational theory, a new theory dedicated to the practice of AAT-C. This edition also has added applications for supervision and includes the most recent research and practice. Consistent with previous editions, a variety of animal-assisted interventions are described with case examples provided in a variety of settings with different types of animals. This unique resource is an indispensable guide for any counselor or psychotherapist looking to develop and implement AAT techniques in practice.
Table of Contents
An Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy
Research in Animal Assisted Counseling and Related Areas
Selecting an Animal for Therapy Work
Training a Pet for Therapy Work
Evaluation of a Pet for Therapy Work
Animal Communication, Risk Management, and Ethics in Animal Assisted Counseling
Animal Assisted Interventions and Counseling Theories
Animal Assisted Counseling Practices
Equine Assisted Counseling
A Variety of AAT Applications
Sensitivity to Cultural Differences and Populations With Special Needs
Crisis and Disaster Response Counseling With Therapy Animals
Establishing a School-Based Program for Animal Assisted Counseling and Education
International Considerations and Applications of Animal Assisted Therapy
Appendix A: Recommended Competency Areas and Accompanying Performance Guidelines for the Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Counseling Assisted Therapy and Related Areas
Appendix B: Client Screening Form for Animal Assisted Therapy
Appendix C: Psychosocial Session Form
Appendix D: Animal Assisted Therapy Animal Illustrations: Instructions and Activities
Appendix E: Sample Policy and Procedures for the Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in a Counselor Education and Training Program
Appendix F: Sample Policy and Procedures for the Practice of Animal Assisted Therapy in an Agency or Private Practice
