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Sosiaalipedagoginen hevostoiminta toimintakyvyn tukena
| Contributor(s):: Susanna Haapiainen
Tutkimuksen tavoitteena oli selvittää, kuinka vaikuttavaa sosiaalipedagoginen hevostoiminta on siihen osallistuneiden toimintakyvyn kannalta. Tämä vaikuttavuus toimintakykyyn selvitettiin asiakkaiden omasta näkökulmasta katsoen. Tutkimuksessa käytettiin kahta...
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"Eläinavusteisilla menetelmillä on niinku isompi potentiaali käsillä kuin mitä me ehkä välttämättä edes ymmärretäänkään" : eläinavusteisuuden merkitykset tunne- ja vuorovaikutustaitojen harjoittelussa asiakkaan, ammattilaisen ja sosiaalialan näkökulm
| Contributor(s):: Katri Oijennus, Riikka Valo
Sosiaalialalla tapahtuu merkittäviä muutoksia sosiaalihuoltolakiuudistuksen sekä tulevan maakunta- eli sote-uudistuksen myötä. Nämä muutokset näkyvät monitasoisesti myös työkentillä asiakastyöhön juurrutettavien uusien...
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Unintended Rehabilitation: A Comparative Analysis of Prison Animal Programs
| Contributor(s):: Mielissa Beseres
Prison Animal Programs (PAPs) are built on the foundation of the human-animal bond. Integrating animals into correctional settings through a therapeutic approach could potentially influence many individuals as prisons continue to increase their capacity. In this comparative analysis, the United...
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The Case for Humane Education in Social Work Education
| Contributor(s):: Cini Bretzlaff-Holstein
Humane education is a form of education focusing on the intersectionality between human rights, environmental preservation, and animal protection. It is a solution-focused discipline striving for a healthier world for people, the environment, and animals. The argument throughout this banded...
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Feature Story: Therapy dogs bring relief for stressed-out students
| Contributor(s):: Costa Maragos
Dogs can bring great comfort to people dealing with stress. Now research shows there are many therapeutic benefits to bringing therapy dogs to university campuses to help stressed-out students, particularly during final exam time. “We found that dogs offer students love and support. This is...
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The disturbing correlation between youth violence and animal cruelty
| Contributor(s):: Sarah A. Matthews
In examining juvenile crime and violence, there appears to be a correlation between this violence and the crime of animal cruelty. To assist in supporting this hypothesis, as a society we can study and see that there is a known correlation between violent adult offenders and previous charges of...
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For human needs, some veterinary clinics are turning to a professional: Social workers see a place for themselves in veterinary practice
| Contributor(s):: Larkin, M.
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Social Worker Perceptions of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
| Contributor(s):: Melanie Woolen
This research study examines factors that influence a social worker’s willingness to utilize animals in therapy, specifically equine assisted psychotherapy. Equine assisted psychotherapy is an experiential therapy involving horses for the treatment of mental and...
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Oct 07 2017
5th International Veterinary Social Work Summit
The 5th International Veterinary Social Work Summit will include an animal-assisted interventions workshop, Mediators without Borders conflict resolution coach training and Mediators without...
http://habricentral.org/events/details/544
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Pet-person social interaction in institutional settings : an ethnomethodological analysis
| Contributor(s):: Sandra Yetta Fields
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Veterinary social work: Practice within veterinary settings
| Contributor(s):: Holcombe, T. Melissa, Strand, Elizabeth B., Nugent, William R., Ng, Zenithson Y.
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Psychosocial Equine Program for Veterans
| Contributor(s):: Ferruolo, D. M.
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Without a home but not without a companion: an ethnographic study
| Contributor(s):: Catherine M. Riley
This study aims to explore the personal perspective of people who are homeless and their pet companions. This study examines the benefits and challenges of the homeless pet owner in Sacramento, CA. The study’s purpose is to discuss the benefits and challenges as well as further explore the...
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Animal-assisted interventions: an integral piece of the collaborative treatment plan
| Contributor(s):: Maureen Renee Faiola
This qualitative study was designed using a combination of research methods to explore the benefits of using animal-assisted therapy with vulnerable populations. An analysis of the literature revealed that animal-assisted therapy is a long-standing method of treatment but there is limited...
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A Narrative Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Equine-assisted Social Work or Therapy – Addressing Gaps and Contradictory Results
| Contributor(s):: Catharina Carlsson
This article reviews the published literature narrative about equine-assisted or equine-facilitated social work or therapy, a growing area of interventions. The purpose is to shed light on gaps and contradictory results in previous studies between 2000-2014. The goal is to assist practitioners...
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Jul 11 2016
IAHAIO 2016
UNVEILING A NEW PARADIGM: HAI in the mainstream- Our Mission is to share a new vision and status of HAI in society- Our Outcomes are measurable across quantitative, qualitative and mixed research...
http://habricentral.org/events/details/391
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Social Work, Animal-Assisted Therapies and Ethical Considerations: A Programme Example from Central Queensland, Australia
| Contributor(s):: Taylor, Nik, Fraser, Heather, Signal, Tania, Prentice, Kathy
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Employee Wellbeing and Compassion Fatigue among Animal Caregivers: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study
| Contributor(s):: Cavallaro, Liz
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May 12 2016
Animals on the Mind: Institute for Human-Animal Connection Practitioners Conference 2016
The Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) at the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work is pleased to announce our 2nd Biennial Practitioners Conference, Animals on the Mind,...
http://habricentral.org/events/details/428
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