The role of companion animals in counseling and psychology : discovering their use in the therapeutic process / by Jane K. Wilkes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilkes, Jane K., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pets--Therapeutic use.

Pets.

Domestic animals--Therapeutic use.

Domestic animals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (168 p.)

Place of Publication:

Springfield, Illinois : Charles C. Thomas, [2009]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The human health benefits derived from relationships with companion animals has attracted an abundance of scientific interest and research. However, there is a need for theoretical conceptualizations in order to understand the healing benefits of human-animal interactions. The goal of this book is to seek these answers and the "how" and "why" companion animals play a role in counseling and psychology. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with three psychologists who use animals in their therapy settings. The focus of these interviews was to determine the experiences of having a c

Contents:

CONTENTS; Chapter 1: PICKING UP THE SCENT; Chapter 2: FOLLOWING THE TRAIL; Chapter 3: UNEARTHING THE TREASURE; Chapter 4: ANALYZING THE FIND; Chapter 5: GNAWING ON THE RAWHIDE; Chapter 6: SAVORING AND SHARING THETREASURED FIND; APPENDICES; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-398-08569-2

OCLC:

646788292