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The effectiveness of an equine assisted mental health practice for military veterans with combat experience
Contributor(s):: Wallis, Kimberly
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Animal Assisted Counseling of Colorado
Animal Assisted Counseling of Colorado (AACC) provides counseling services to individuals across the lifespan, ranging from children to adults, couples/partners, and families. We also partner with treatment facilities to provide therapeutic groups to their patients. Services can happen in a...
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TAMER: Touch-guided Anxiety Management via Engagement with a Robotic Pet- Efficacy Evaluation and the First Steps of the Interaction Design
Contributor(s):: Yasaman Sadat Sefidgar
Anxiety disorders are widespread among children and adolescents, yet the existing treatments are effective for only a small proportion of the affected young population. We propose a novel idea for improving the efficacy of anxiety treatments that relies on affective touch as a therapeutic medium....
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Silent supporters : understanding clients' lived experiences of animal-assisted therapy in counselling
Contributor(s):: Jessica Owen
The human-animal bond has long been a topic of interest for both researchers and clinicians. There are many studies that support the benefits of animals with regards to humans’ psychological and physical wellbeing, such as improved mental and physical health in pet owners and the use of...
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Equine-Facilitated Group Work for Women Survivors of Interpersonal Violence
Contributor(s):: Schroeder, Katy, Stroud, Daniel
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Jan 13 2016
Advanced II: Interspecies Counselor Course
This class is for beginning or experienced animal communicators who wish to engage in a dramatically life-enhancing, soul-evolving personal and professional experience. Judy will guide you to shift...
https://habricentral.org/events/details/411
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Childhood experiences with family pets and internalizing symptoms in early adulthood
Contributor(s):: Girardi, A., Pozzulo, J. D.
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether childhood experiences with family pets are associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety in early adulthood. Undergraduate students ( n=318) responded to an online survey that included questions about bonding with childhood pets, exposure...
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Equine-facilitated psychotherapy with children and adolescents: An update and literature review
Contributor(s):: Lentini, Jennifer A., Knox, Michele S.
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Eight domains of pet-owner wellness: Valuing the owner-pet relationship in the counseling process
Contributor(s):: Chandler, Cynthia K., Fernando, Delini M., Barrio Minton, Casey A., Portrie-Bethke, Torey L.
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Effects of therapy canines on therapeutic alliance: A pilot study on client perceptions
Contributor(s):: Grueneich, Brea Rachelle
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A Case Study of Veterinary Technology Students' Experience of Continuing Human-Animal Bonds
Contributor(s):: Gierka, Robert Eugene
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The effects of pet presence and counselor blindness on the efficacy of a counseling session
Contributor(s):: Joellen Mcadams
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pet presence and counselor blindness on the efficacy of a counseling session;Counselor effectiveness was assessed by using three Counselor Rating Scales, the Confidence for Counseling Outcomes Expectancy Scale, the Continuation of...
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Are emotionally attached companion animal caregivers conscientious and neurotic? factors that affect the human-companion animal relationship
Contributor(s):: Reevy, G. M., Delgado, M. M.
Few studies have examined how personality traits may be related to the amounts and types of attachments humans have toward companion animals (pets). In this study, 1,098 companion animal guardians (owners) completed a survey that included the Big Five Inventory, the Lexington Attachment to Pets...
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Are emotionally attached companion animal caregivers conscientious and neurotic? factors that affect the human-companion animal relationship
Contributor(s):: Reevy, G. M., Delgado, M. M.
Few studies have examined how personality traits may be related to the amounts and types of attachments humans have toward companion animals (pets). In this study, 1,098 companion animal guardians (owners) completed a survey that included the Big Five Inventory, the Lexington Attachment to Pets...
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Animal-Assisted Therapy and Counseling Support for Women With Breast Cancer: An Exploration of Patient's Perceptions
Contributor(s):: White, J. H., Quinn, M., Garland, S., Dirkse, D., Wiebe, P., Hermann, M., Carlson, L. E.
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Horse play: A brief psychological intervention for disengaged youths
Contributor(s):: Kendall, Elizabeth, Maujean, Annick
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Trajectories of Positive and Negative Behavior during Participation in Equine Facilitated Learning Program for Horse-Novice Youth
Contributor(s):: Pendry, Patricia, Roeter, Stephanie, Smith, Annelise, Jacobson, Sue, Erdman, Phyllis
To explore the efficacy of equine programming to support positive behavioral development of horse-novice youth, researchers examined trajectories of behavioral change of 5-8th grade students as they participate in an equine facilitated learning program. Behaviors were rated and analyzed to...
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Therapy Dogs on Campus: Recommendations for Counseling Center Outreach
Contributor(s):: Daltry, Rachel M.
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Campus Tails: An On-Campus Therapy-Dog Pilot Program and Feasibility Study
Contributor(s):: Maureen D. Sanford
College counseling centers are treating more cases of depression and anxiety than ever. Yet, despite endorsing symptoms, many students are disinclined to engage in counseling. Research shows that interacting with a therapy dog has positive psychological effects, including decreasing symptoms of...
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Competencies in animal assisted therapy in counseling: a qualitative investigation of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required of competent animal assisted therapy practitioners
Contributor(s):: Leslie Stewart
Existing authors (Reichert, 1998; Watson 2009) have described the unique positive impact of Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling (AAT-C) on the client’s perception of the therapeutic alliance as well as the professional counselor’s ability to build positive alliances quickly. When...
