Handbook on animal-assisted therapy : foundations and guidelines for animal-assisted interventions / edited by Aubrey H. Fine.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

In the 15 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The fourth edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 11 new chapters and over 40% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) into their practices, best practices in animal-assisted intervention, how to design and implement animal-assisted interventions, and the efficacy of AAT with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, the elderly, those receiving palliative care, as well as people with chronic disorders, AIDS, trauma, and autistic spectrum disorders. Additional chapters cover techniques for working with families, in juvenile and criminal justice systems, and in colleges and universities.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Part I The Conceptualization of Animal-Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal Assisted Interventions
• 1 Understanding our Kinship with Animals: Input for Health Care Professionals Interested in the Human-Animal Bond
• 2 Animal-Assisted Interventions in Historical Perspective
• 3 Forward Thinking: The Evolving Field of Human-Animal Interactions
• 4 Influence of Cultural and Religious Factors on Attitudes Towards Animals
• 5 Animal Therapy on the Community Level: The Impact of Pets on Social Capital
• 6 Recruiting Psychosocial Health Effects of Animals for Families and Communities: Transition to Practice
• 7 The Animal-Human Bond: Health and Wellness
• Part II Animal-Assisted Interventions: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance
• 8 What's Love Got to Do with It? Selecting Animals for Animal-Assisted Mental Health Interventions
• 9 Understanding the Other End of the Leash: What Therapists Need to Understand About their Co-Therapists
• 10 The Role of the Equine in Animal-Assisted Interactions
• Part III Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Interventions: Guidelines for Use of AAI with Special Populations
• 11 Incorporating Animal-Assisted Interventions in Psychotherapy: Guidelines and Suggestions for Therapists
• 12 Application of Animal-Assisted Interventions in Professional Settings: An Overview of Alternatives
• 13 Animals in the Lives of Children
• 14 Animals in Educational Settings: Research and Practice
• 15 Enhancing Special Education Environments with Animal-Assisted Interactions at Green Chimneys: Opportunities and Practical Considerations
• 16 The Roles of Animals for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• 17 Understanding the Role of Human-Animal Interaction in the Family Context
• 18 Human/Animal Interaction in the Aging Boom
• 19 Increasing the Effectiveness of Palliative Care Through Integrative Modalities: Conceptualizing the Roles of Animal Companions and Animal Assisted Interventions
• 20 Pets Bring Comfort and Health: The Evolution of the PAWS Model in San Francisco and the Safe Pet Guidelines
• 21 The Human-Animal Relationship in Context of the Juvenile and Criminal Justice Systems
• 22 Treating Human Trauma With the Help of Animals: Trauma Informed Intervention for Child Maltreatment and Adult Post-Traumatic Stress
• 23 On Call 24/7 - The Emerging Roles of Service and Support Animals
• 24 Animal Visitation Programs in Colleges and Universities: An Efficient Model for Reducing Student Stress
• Part IV Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted Interventions
• 25 Loss of a Therapy Animal: Assessment and Healing
• 26 Our Ethical and Moral Responsibility: Ensuring the Welfare of Therapy Animals
• 27 Methodological Standards and Strategies for Establishing the Evidence Base of Animal-Assisted Therapy
• 28 A Glimpse at the Future of Animal Assisted Interventions: Selected Commentarie
• 28.1 The Future Status of the Emerging Field of Anthrozoology
• 28.2 Public Policy and the Human-Animal Bond
• 28.3 The Research Challenge: Threats to Validity of Animal Assisted Studies and Suggestions for Implementation
• 28.4 Strengthening the Foundation of Human-Animal Interaction Research: Recent Developments in a Rapidly-Growing Field
• Appendix 1 The IAHAIO Definitions for Animal-Assisted Interventions and Gidelines for Wellness of Animals Involved