Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy —— Theoretical Foundations and Guidelines for Practice

----- 动物辅助治疗手册：理论基础和实践指南

ISBN: 9780123694843 出版年：2011 页码：554 Academic Press_RM

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 workersIncludes guidelines and best practices for using animals as therapeutic companionsAddresses specific types of patients and environmental situations