Handbook on animal-assisted therapy theoretical foundations and guidelines for practice
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 benefit...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Amsterdam ; Boston :
Academic Press
2010.
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| Edición: | 3rd ed |
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798205406719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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
