Animal-assisted brief therapy : a solution-focused approach / Teri Pichot.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pichot, Teri.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pets--Therapeutic use.

Pets.

Animals--Therapeutic use.

Animals.

Solution-focused brief therapy.

Physical Description:

xxiv, 288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, [2012]

Summary:

"This book provides therapists with concrete examples of how to appropriately implement Animal Assisted Activities/Therapy (AAA/T) to cultivate positive effects in treatment. It explains how this loving and patient therapy for clients need not be the difficult challenge that it at first appears to be. This resource takes you step by step through the process, showing what practical strategies can be used to offset most obstacles and unknowns. This one-of-a-kind guide clearly explains how to blend and structure the numerous aspects of AAA/T with Solution Focused Therapy to become a more effective treatment program. Appendices provide AAA/T resources, sample policy and procedures, and training resources across the United States. <BR><EM>Animal-Assisted Brief Therapy: A Solution-Focused Approach</EM> provides a comprehensive look at AAA/T and is perfect for therapists struggling to find new and effective ways to work with clients; therapists trying to utilize this approach in their practice; administrators and clinical supervisors wanting to implement AAA/T at their agency; educators; and students"-- Provided by publisher.

"This book provides a comprehensive look at AAA/T and is perfect for therapists struggling to find new and effective ways to work with clients; therapists trying to utilize this approach in their practice; administrators and clinical supervisors wanting to implement AAA/T at their agency; educators; and students"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 The Basics of Animal-Assisted Activities/Therapy (AAA/T) 3

2 The Solution-Focused Basics 21

3 What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Dogs Before Partnering With One in AAA/T 43

4 How to Create a Successful AAA/T Program for Your Setting 65

5 Using AAA in Solution-Focused Treatment Settings 95

6 Using a Therapy Dog in Solution-Focused Therapy Treatment Sessions 117

7 Applying AAA/T to Special Populations 151

8 Using Animal-Assisted Activities With Employees and Agencies 181

9 The Gift of the Imperfect Dog 197

10 Unexpected Lessons Learned 213.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780415889605

041588960X

9780415889612

0415889618

OCLC:

739099929