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Animal-assisted crisis response : specialized canine intervention for individuals affected by disasters and crises / edited by Yvonne M. Eaton-Stull.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Animals--Therapeutic use.
- Animals.
- Disasters--Psychological aspects.
- Disasters.
- Social service--Practice.
- Social service.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource
- Place of Publication:
- [Washington, DC] NASW Press, [2020]
- Summary:
- "Animals can be valuable allies in the aftermath of a natural disaster or human-made crisis. There is growing research that the presence of specially trained canines can help survivors and first responders recover both physically and mentally from traumatic events. Touching or being in the presence of a dog can lower heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels; relieve anxiety; lessen isolation; amplify feelings of support and comfort; bolster motivation and morale; and improve expression and regulation of emotions. When survivors are alone, displaced, or separated from loved ones, dogs can connect them to helping professionals and networks of support. Animal-assisted crisis response (AACR) is a unique and proven intervention following crises and disasters. AACR teams are specially skilled, trained, and evaluated handlers with therapy dogs deployed after myriad incidents, including natural disasters, school or other mass shootings, terrorist attacks, and suicides, and also in nonemergency programs such as grief camps for children and memorial services for community traumas. Through detailed case studies written by certified crisis dog handlers, this book demonstrates how each AACR presents its own unique challenges and opportunities. The authors discuss the intersection of psychological first aid (PFA) and AACR, offering canine-based techniques that can be incorporated into PFA and all trauma-informed care." EBSCOhost ebooks, description.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed.
- ISBN:
- 0-87101-555-2
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