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Parental Perception of Changes in Basic Life Needs of Children with Disabilities after Six Months of Therapeutic Horseback Riding: A Qualitative Study
| Contributor(s):: Robert Lovrić, Nikolina Farčić, Štefica Mikšić, Aleksandra Gvozdanović Debeljak
Therapeutic horseback riding (THR) has a positive effect on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial functioning of children with disabilities. Parents’ reports of the effects of THR on their children support professionals in individualizing the THR program. With this qualitative study,...
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The Benefits of Animal-Assisted Interventions: Perceptions of Social Workers Working with Veterans
| Contributor(s):: Anne Thompson
Evidence-based practices utilized by social workers working with veterans experiencing physical (e.g., spinal cord injuries and loss of limbs) and/or mental health (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, substance use) issues are widely used with this vulnerable population. The number...
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Making Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc.
Our Mission is to improve the quality of life and cultivate human potential through equine facilitated therapies and recreation. What that means for us is providing children and adults of all abilities, challenges and hardships by partnering with Retired Racehorses to provide for a...
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Pawsitive Teams
Pawsitive Teams was founded in 1997 with a desire to be a volunteer-inspired and volunteer-run organization designed to promote the use of well-trained dogs to improve the lives of San Diegans. Our volunteer service dog trainers spend two years with their canine charges prior to placement with...
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Angel Heart Farm
Established in 2001, Angel Heart Farm is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that uses equine assisted therapy for children facing chronic or life threatening illness and their families in conjunction with their medical treatments.
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Big Red Dog Animal Assisted Therapy Group
Big Red Dog is a small, volunteer-based organization located in Southeast Iowa. We provide hourly, on-site canine assisted therapy services to groups as well as individuals. The organization currently has two therapy dogs which visit as a team or individually. Big Red Dog Therapy Group was...
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Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: A Transformational Path to Emotional Wellness for U.S. Military Veterans
| Contributor(s):: Cathy Powalski
Purpose. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore and describe the impact of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) on the reintegration of wounded veterans into civilian life as perceived by wounded U.S. military veterans participating in...
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Occupational therapists' interests and attitudes toward animal assisted therapy as a treatment modality
| Contributor(s):: Lori Susan Buckley
One hundred seventy-nine occupational therapists (OTs) responded to a survey regarding their interests and attitudes toward animal assisted therapy as a treatment modality. It was found that most of the practitioners would be interested in learning more about animal assisted therapy and most...
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Dog Therapy Day at NWCCC
| Contributor(s):: Jennifer Lang
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) provides great beneficial opportunities for individuals within the prison population. Many research studies display the effectiveness of AAT programs in prison settings through their results. The results showed improved moods, decreased stress levels, and increased...
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Animal-Assisted Therapy in Middle-Aged and Older Patients With Schizophrenia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
| Contributor(s):: Chen, T. T., Hsieh, T. L., Chen, M. L., Tseng, W. T., Hung, C. F., Chen, C. R.
Objective: Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has the potential to improve the symptomology, negative emotions, and level of well-being in older adults, as well as patients with mental illness. However, there remains limited evidence supporting the treatment efficacy of AAT in middle-aged and older...
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Animal-Assisted Therapy as an Intervention for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Guide Evidence-Based Practice
| Contributor(s):: Chang, S. J., Lee, J., An, H., Hong, W. H., Lee, J. Y.
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The role of canines in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A systematic review
| Contributor(s):: Vitte, Pauline, Bragg, Kevin, Graham, David, Davidson, John, Bratten, Truls, Angus-Leppan, Gavin
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Low risk of transmission of pathogenic bacteria between children and the assistance dog during animal-assisted therapy if strict rules are followed
| Contributor(s):: Edner, A., Lindström-Nilsson, M., Melhus, Å
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When are the dogs coming back? Animal-assisted activities with men in residential substance abuse treatment
| Contributor(s):: Scott, Taylor M. T., Kirnan, Jean
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"The connection just happens": Therapists' perspectives of canine-assisted occupational therapy for children on the autism spectrum
| Contributor(s):: Hill, J. R., Ziviani, J., Driscoll, C.
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Invisible Paw Prints
Invisible Paw Prints, Inc., is an organization led by compassionate volunteers who use their canine companions to provide heartwarming visits in support of local community organizations.
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Psychologists' Use of Dogs in Psychotherapy: A Therapeutic Exploration
| Contributor(s):: Christine A. Treece
The current fund of literature documents the many benefits of using dogs as adjunct healing agents for both physical and psychological ailments. Despite the ever-growing body of research about dogs as adjunct interventions, there is a meager amount of information available about...
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Paws for Thought: A Controlled Study Investigating the Benefits of Interacting with a House-Trained Dog on University Students Mood and Anxiety
| Contributor(s):: Emily L R Thelwell
University students have been found to have higher rates of psychological distress than that of the general population, which reportedly rises significantly upon starting university and does not return to pre-university levels throughout their time in university. It is therefore highly...
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The Effect of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Nursing Student Anxiety
| Contributor(s):: Della Anderson
College students have high levels of stress, anxiety, and loneliness (Stewart , Dispenza, Parker, Chang, & Cunnien, 2014). College campus counselors strive to combat this stress and meet student needs through creative solutions (Stewart et al., 2014). Nursing student stress has a major...
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Improving Engagement in Behavioral and Mental Health Services Through Animal-Assisted Interventions: A Scoping Review
| Contributor(s):: Flynn, Erin, Zoller, Alexandra G., Gandenberger, Jaci, Morris, Kevin N.
