Handbook on animal-assisted therapy: theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Elsevier/Academic Press c2006
Edition:2nd ed
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Online Access:Volltext
Item Description:The original edition was the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the ways in which animals can assist therapists with treatment of specific populations, and/or in specific settings. The second edition continues in this vein, with 7 new chapters plus substantial revisions of continuing chapters as the research in this field has grown. New coverage includes: Animals as social supports, Use of AAT with Special Needs students, the role of animals in the family- insights for clinicians, and measuring the animal-person bond. *Contributions from veterinarians, animal trainers, psychologists, and social workers *Includes guidelines and best practices for using animals as therapeutic companions *Addresses specific types of patients and environmental situations
Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xviii, 534 p.)
ISBN:9780123694843
0123694841
9780080463674
0080463673

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