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Eläinavusteinen erityispedagogiikka : Koira-avusteisen työskentelyn merkitys kahdelle kehitysvammaiselle henkilölle kotona ja toimintakeskuksessa
| Contributor(s):: Norma Tiainen
Opinnäytetyö on kvalitatiivinen, toiminnallinen tutkimus, jonka tavoite oli tuoda esille eläinavusteista työskentelyä, sen hyötyjä ja soveltamismahdollisuuksia erityispedagogisessa toiminnassa aikuisten kehitysvammaisten henkilöiden kanssa. Toiminnalliset...
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The Influence of Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy on the Establishment of the Therapeutic Alliance with Maltreated Children in Residential Care
Background: A large proportion of maltreated children carry their experiences as secrets into adulthood, leading to the continuation of the maltreatment, developmental trauma, and prevention of treatment. Many undiscovered maltreated children are referred to therapy due to behavioral and...
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Animal-assisted interventions: A national survey of health and safety policies in hospitals, eldercare facilities, and therapy animal organizations
| Contributor(s):: Linder, D. E., Gibbs, D. M., Siebens, H. C., Mueller, M. K., Freeman, L. M.
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Animals in recovery: how to develop an animal therapy program at a residential treatment facility for people with a mental health diagnosis
| Contributor(s):: Sarah Ann Kintz
Animal therapy has many health benefits for people and can be incorporated into the mental health recovery process. People with a mental health diagnosis can suffer from many negative mental health symptoms. Currently there is not a formal animal therapy program for people living at a residential...
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Effect of animal‐assisted interventions on depression, agitation and quality of life in nursing home residents suffering from cognitive impairment or dementia: A cluster randomized controlled trial
| Contributor(s):: Olsen, Christine, Pedersen, Ingeborg, Bergland, Astrid, Enders‐Slegers, Marie‐José, Patil, Grete, Ihlebæk, Camilla
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Enhancing special education environments with animal-assisted interventions at Green Chimneys: Opportunities and practical considerations
| Contributor(s):: Kaufmann, Michael E., Beetz, Andrea, Kinoshita, Miyako, Ross, Samuel, Jr., Fine, Aubrey H.
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Mentalizing and emotional labor facilitate equine-assisted social work with self-harming adolescents
| Contributor(s):: Carlsson, Catharina, Nilsson Ranta, Daniel, Traeen, Bente
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Pet animals as socializing catalysts in geriatrics: An experiment in non-verbal communication therapy
| Contributor(s):: Corson, Samuel A., Corson, Elizabeth O'Leary, Levi, Lennart
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Anxiety and depression in care homes in Malta and Australia: part 2
| Contributor(s):: Baldacchino, Donia R., Bonello, Lilian
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Examining the Meaning of Training Animals: A Photovoice Study With At-Risk Youth
| Contributor(s):: Williams, Rachel L., Metz, Alexia E.
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Influence of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on the attachment representations of youth in residential care
| Contributor(s):: Balluerka, Nekane, Muela, Alexander, Amiano, Nora, Caldentey, Miquel A.
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Effective animal-intervention for long term care residents
| Contributor(s):: Kogan, Lori R.
Discusses the benefits of interactions between animals and the elderly, specifically long-term care residents. The paper presents clearly delineated steps needed to successfully introduce "live-in" animals, visiting animals and a human-animal team intervention program. Emphasis is placed on...
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Dog-assisted Therapy for Older People with Dementia: A Randomised Controlled Trial in Residential Aged Care Facilities
| Contributor(s):: Perkins, Jacqueline
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Adult pets of alcoholics: Another underserved population
| Contributor(s):: Weinberg, Jon R., Schnapps, Blackberry
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Cow as co-therapist: Utilization of farm animals as therapeutic aides with children in residential treatment
| Contributor(s):: Mallon, Gerald P.
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Equine-facilitated psychotherapy for at-risk adolescents: The influence on self-image, self-control and trust
| Contributor(s):: Bachi, Keren, Terkel, Joseph, Teichman, Meir
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Some of our best therapists are dogs
| Contributor(s):: Mallon, Gerald P.
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Old man's best friend: Animal-assisted intervention for older people with dementia
| Contributor(s):: Ann-Marie Wordley
Dementia results in the loss of memory, intellect, rationality and social skills and is often accompanied by behavioural and psychological symptoms such as agitation, aggression, wandering and noisiness. Previous research has demonstrated that Animal-Assisted Interventions have some promise in...
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Animal assisted therapy. Using AAT in corrections and residential facilities
| Contributor(s):: Winkle, M.
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Pets come to visit: the comfort of furry friends
| Contributor(s):: Farmer, J.
