Fine Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice
3. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-12-381454-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 613 Seiten

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, in counseling and psychotherapy settings, and for treating a variety of specific disorders.
* Includes coverage of the use of cats, dogs, birds, and horses * Discusses the 'why' to use animals in therapy as well as the 'how' * Covers the use of animal-assisted therapy with different special populations and to treat different disorders

Autoren/Hrsg.

Fine, Aubrey H

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Handbook on Animal–Assisted Therapy: Theoretical Foundations and Guidelinesfor Practice;4
3;Copyright;5
4;About the Editor;6
5;Contents;8
6;Contributors;12
7;Foreword;16
8;Preface;20
9;Dedication;24
10;Part One -The Conceptualization of the Animal/Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy;26
10.1;Chapter 1 Understanding our kinship with animals: input for health care professionals interested in the human/animal bond;28
10.1.1;1.1 Introduction;28
10.1.2;1.2 Introduction to the human/animal bond (HAB);29
10.1.3;1.3 Defining the human/animal bond;30
10.1.4;1.4 Pets and people: case studies reveal the importance;32
10.1.5;1.5 Theories explaining the bond;33
10.1.6;1.6 The biological benefits of the bond;35
10.1.7;1.7 Final remarks;36
10.1.8;References;37
10.2;Chapter 2 Animal-assisted interventions innbsphistorical perspective;42
10.2.1;2.1 Introduction;42
10.2.2;2.2 Animal souls and spiritual healing;42
10.2.3;2.3 Animal powers and shamanism;44
10.2.4;2.4 Animism in classical and medieval times;45
10.2.5;2.5 Animals as agents of socialization;49
10.2.6;2.6 Animals and psychotherapy;51
10.2.7;2.7 Animals, relaxation, and social support;52
10.2.8;2.8 Conclusions;53
10.2.9;References;54
10.3;Chapter 3 Animal-assisted interventions in mental health: definitions and theoretical foundations;58
10.3.1;3.1 Introduction;58
10.3.2;3.2 Defining animal-assisted interventions;58
10.3.3;3.3 Theoretical frameworks;62
10.3.4;3.4 Summary and conclusions;68
10.3.5;References;69
10.4;Chapter 4 Newer and older perspectives onnbspthenbsptherapeutic effects of animals and nature;74
10.4.1;References;79
10.5;Chapter 5 Positive effects of animals for psychosocially vulnerable people: a turning point for delivery;84
10.5.1;5.1 Introduction: factors affecting the human/animal relationship;84
10.5.2;5.2 Goals of this chapter;88
10.5.3;5.3 The potential of pets to enhance the quality of life;88
10.5.4;5.4 Personalized normalizing of the environment for people with special needs;98
10.5.5;5.5 For the health professions: leadership in implementing animals as treatment or social support;102
10.5.6;References;104
10.6;Chapter 6 The animal/human bond: health and wellness;110
10.6.1;6.1 Introduction;110
10.6.2;6.2 Stress-reducing health benefits from AAA;111
10.6.3;6.3 Epidemiological evidence for health benefits;114
10.6.4;6.4 Experimental or quasi-experimental research;117
10.6.5;6.5 Comparison of effects of presence of and interaction with animals;121
10.6.6;6.6 Exercise-related health benefits from AAA and AAT;122
10.6.7;6.7 Discussion;124
10.6.8;6.7 Conclusion;126
10.6.9;References;127
11;Part Two -Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance;134
11.1;Chapter 7 Animal selection procedures in animal-assisted interaction programs;136
11.1.1;7.1 Introduction;136
11.1.2;7.2 Description of terms;137
11.1.3;7.3 Animal selection procedures; a brief overview;138
11.1.4;7.4 Selection based on outcome vs settings;143
11.1.5;7.5 Development of a job description for animal-assisted applications;147
11.1.6;7.6 Capacity for work;148
11.1.7;7.7 Handler recommendations;151
11.1.8;7.8 Summary;156
11.1.9;References;157
11.2;Chapter 8 Designing and implementing animal-assisted therapy programs in health and mental health organizations;160
11.2.1;8.1 Introduction;160
11.2.2;8.2 Animal-assisted therapy;161
11.2.3;8.3 The Green Chimneys model;161
11.2.4;8.4 Organizational issues;163
11.2.5;8.5 Program design issues;164
11.2.6;8.6 Animal selection;165
11.2.7;8.7 Cost effectiveness;166
11.2.8;8.8 Liability;166
11.2.9;8.9 Outcomes;167
11.2.10;8.10 Infection control issues;167
11.2.11;8.11 Rules that guide animal-assisted therapy programs;168
11.2.12;8.12 Principles that guide animal-assisted therapy programs;169
11.2.13;8.13 Conclusions;170
11.2.14;References;171
11.3;Chapter 9 Understanding the other end of the leash: what therapists need to understand about their co-therapists;174
12;Part Three -Best Practices in Animal-Assisted Therapy: Guidelines for Use of AAT with Special Populations;192
12.1;Chapter 10 Incorporating animal-assisted therapy into psychotherapy: guidelines and suggestions for therapists;194
12.1.1;10.1 Introduction;194
12.1.2;10.2 The need for research;195
12.1.3;10.3 The role of animal-assisted therapy in psychotherapy: is there such a thing as an AAT Rx?;196
12.1.4;10.4 Consideration 1-why clinicians may find animals therapeutically beneficial;197
12.1.5;10.5 Consideration 2-the therapeutic environment: animals as an aspect of milieu therapy;202
12.1.6;10.6 Consideration 3-incorporating theory into practice: animal-assisted therapy from a life stage perspective;204
12.1.7;10.7 Practical suggestions for clinician’s applying animals;209
12.1.8;10.8 Conclusions;212
12.1.9;References;212
12.2;Chapter 11 Application of animal-assisted interventions in counseling settings: an overview of alternatives;218
12.2.1;An overview of AAI as an aspect of therapy;218
12.2.2;11.1 Introduction;218
12.2.3;11.2 Understanding the magnitude of AAI from an interdisciplinary perspective;220
12.2.4;General AAI techniques for children and adults;223
12.2.5;11.3 General therapeutic approaches for children and adults;227
12.2.6;11.4 Application of AAI with children: selected approaches;231
12.2.7;11.5 Application of AAI with adults;236
12.2.8;11.6 Concluding remarks;242
12.2.9;References;243
12.3;Chapter 12 Animals in the lives of children;248
12.3.1;12.1 Introduction;248
12.3.2;12.2 Where are animals in children’s lives?;248
12.3.3;12.3 What do animals mean in children’s lives?;250
12.3.4;12.4 Best practices in AAT with children;265
12.3.5;12.5 Guidelines for best practices of AAT with children and concluding remarks;266
12.3.6;References;267
12.4;Chapter 13 The use of therapy animals with individuals with autism spectrum disorders;272
12.4.1;13.1 Introduction;272
12.4.2;13.2 Animals and individuals with ASD;274
12.4.3;13.3 Why people with autism relate with animals;275
12.4.4;13.4 Sensory oversensitivity;276
12.4.5;13.5 Factors that worsen sensory problems;276
12.4.6;13.6 People with autism and sensory-based thinking;277
12.4.7;13.7 Choosing animal-based interventions: suggestions for service animals and other forms of AAI;278
12.4.8;13.8 Service animals;281
12.4.9;13.9 Suggestions to consider before obtaining a service dog;282
12.4.10;13.10 Benefits of horseback riding;283
12.4.11;13.11 Animal welfare issues;285
12.4.12;13.12 Horse welfare;286
12.4.13;13.13 Conclusions;287
12.4.14;References;287
12.5;Chapter 14 Understanding the role of animals in the family: insights and strategies for clinicians;290
12.5.1;14.1 Introduction;290
12.5.2;14.2 Why it is important for clinicians to routinely assess the child’s animal-related experiences;291
12.5.3;14.3 Clinical examples of interventions that address the animal-related experiences of children and adolescents in the larger context of therapy;296
12.5.4;14.4 Conclusion;302
12.5.5;References;303
12.5.6;Appendix A;306
12.6;Chapter 15 Human/animal interaction and successful aging;308
12.6.1;15.1 Introduction;308
12.6.2;15.2 Human companion/animal interactions and successful aging;308
12.6.3;15.3 Facilitating relationships between pets and older adults;314
12.6.4;15.4 Pet selection;317
12.6.5;15.5 Guidelines for animal-assisted therapy with older adults;321
12.6.6;References;322
12.7;Chapter 16 Increasing the effectiveness of palliative care through integrative modalities: conceptualizing the roles of animal companions and animal-assisted interventions;326
12.7.1;16.1 Introduction;326
12.7.2;16.2 Extending palliative care through an integrative approach;327
12.7.3;16.3 Meeting the challenges of research on healing in palliative care;332
12.7.4;16.4 The role of pet companions and animal-assisted interventions in supporting persons with chronic and terminal illnesses;344
12.7.5;16.5 Practical suggestions for AAI within palliative care and concluding remarks;348
12.7.6;References;350
12.8;Chapter 17 Human/animal support services: the evolution of the San Francisco model and pet-associated zoonoses education;354
12.8.1;PAWS Keeps ``Families'' Together;354
12.8.2;17.1 Introduction;355
12.8.3;17.2 AIDS: an overview;358
12.8.4;17.3 The psycho-social impact of illness: the AIDS virus;359
12.8.5;17.4 The role of pets;360
12.8.6;17.5 The historical significance of zoonoses and AIDS;363
12.8.7;17.6 How PAWS developed to provide support for PWAs with pets;366
12.8.8;17.7 Services provided by Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS);368
12.8.9;17.8 Examples of human/animal support service programs;373
12.8.10;17.9 Getting started;374
12.8.11;17.10 VET SOS: homeless people and pets;374
12.8.12;17.11 Conclusion;378
12.8.13;References;378
12.8.14;Appendices;381
12.9;Chapter 18 Animal abuse and developmental psychopathology: recent research, programmatic and therapeutic issues and challenges for the future;382
12.9.1;18.1 Introduction;382
12.9.2;18.2 The confluence of animal maltreatment and interpersonal violence;383
12.9.3;18.3 Programmatic responses to the ``link'' between violence to people and animals;392
12.9.4;18.4 Clinical implications;399
12.9.5;18.5 Conclusion;419
12.9.6;References;419
12.10;Chapter 19 Animal-assisted activity as a social experience;426
12.10.1;19.1 Introduction;426
12.10.2;19.2 Method;428
12.10.3;19.3 Findings;429
12.10.4;19.4 Discussion;442
12.10.5;Acknowledgments;442
12.10.6;References;443
12.11;Chapter 20 Assistance animals: their evolving role in psychiatric service applications;446
12.11.1;20.1 Introduction;446
12.11.2;20.2 Labels, definitions and controversy;447
12.11.3;20.3 The history of assistance animals;448
12.11.4;20.4 Therapeutic benefits of contact with animals: the possible psycho-social benefits of service animals;449
12.11.5;20.5 Psychiatric service animals;450
12.11.6;20.6 Emotional support animal (ESA);453
12.11.7;20.7 ADA guidelines for transportation and the Federal Air Carriers Act;454
12.11.8;20.8 Psychiatric service animal selection and training;455
12.11.9;20.9 Training models;456
12.11.10;20.10 Animal welfare considerations: impact on animals when placed with individuals with mental health concerns;458
12.11.11;20.11 Assessing for good fit with an animal;458
12.11.12;20.12 Screening for clients;460
12.11.13;20.13 Conclusions;461
12.11.14;References;462
12.11.15;Resources;463
13;Part Four -Special Topics and Concerns in Animal-Assisted Therapy;464
13.1;Chapter 21 Loss of a therapy animal: assessment and healing;466
13.1.1;21.1 Introduction;466
13.1.2;21.2 Scholarly research;467
13.1.3;21.3 Understanding loss;468
13.1.4;21.4 Loss of a special animal;468
13.1.5;21.5 Manner of loss;470
13.1.6;21.6 Differences between losing pet and therapy animal;473
13.1.7;References;478
13.2;Chapter 22 Animal-assisted interventions and humane education: opportunities for a more targeted focus;482
13.2.1;22.1 Introduction;482
13.2.2;22.2 The roots of humane education;483
13.2.3;22.3 The role of animals in the lives of children;487
13.2.4;22.4 AAIs with youth;488
13.2.5;22.5 Making humane education more relevant;489
13.2.6;22.6 Overcoming challenges to traditional humane education: ``new wine in an old bottle'';490
13.2.7;22.7 Strategies for overcoming the challenges;491
13.2.8;22.8 Animal-assisted humane education;493
13.2.9;22.9 Conclusion;498
13.2.10;References;500
13.3;Chapter 23 Welfare considerations in therapy and assistance animals;506
13.3.1;23.1 Introduction;506
13.3.2;23.2 General welfare considerations;507
13.3.3;23.3 Animals used in therapy;512
13.3.4;23.4 Service/assistance animals;516
13.3.5;23.5 End-user problems;521
13.3.6;23.6 Conclusions and recommendations;522
13.3.7;References;524
13.3.8;Appendix 1;527
13.3.9;Ethical guidelines for the care and supervision of animals while utilized in AAT or AAA;527
13.4;Chapter 24 The role of the veterinary family practitioner in AAT and AAA programs;530
13.4.1;24.1 The origin of veterinary family practice;530
13.4.2;24.2 The role of veterinary family practitioners in AAT/AAA;533
13.4.3;24.3 Selection of an appropriate veterinary family practitioner;540
13.4.4;24.4 Conclusion;541
13.4.5;References;542
13.5;Chapter 25 Methodological standards and strategies for establishing the evidence base of animal-assisted therapies;544
13.5.1;25.1 Introduction;544
13.5.2;25.2 Context: current advances in psychotherapy outcomenbspresearch;545
13.5.3;25.3 Conceptualizing the study and its focus;548
13.5.4;25.4 Common methodological problems;554
13.5.5;25.5 Possible next steps;564
13.5.6;25.6 Conclusions;567
13.5.7;References;569
13.6;Chapter 26 The future of research, education and clinical practice in the animal/human bond and animal-assisted therapy;572
13.6.1;A The role of ethology in the field of human/animal relations and animal-assisted therapy;572
13.6.2;26.1 Introduction;572
13.6.3;26.2 Unanswered research questions;576
13.6.4;26.3 Setting standards;577
13.6.5;B Human/animal interactions (HAIs) and health: the evidence and issues-past, present, and future;579
13.6.6;26.4 Introduction;579
13.6.7;26.5 The physical evidence;580
13.6.8;26.6 Selected psychosocial evidence;582
13.6.9;C The role of AAT in clinical practice: the importance of demonstrating empirically oriented psychotherapies;588
13.6.10;26.7 Introduction;588
13.6.11;26.8 Skill of the therapist;589
13.6.12;26.9 What constitutes good therapy?;590
13.6.13;26.10 How best to study AAT?;592
13.6.14;26.11 Establishing levels of proof: the difference between epistemological and metaphysical evidence;593
13.6.15;26.12 Gaining respectability for AAT;594
13.6.16;26.13 Epilogue;595
13.6.17;References;596
14;Index;604