Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

Aubrey H Fine editor Philip Tedeschi editor Megan Mueller editor Zenithson Ng editor Taylor Chastain Griffin editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

Published:25th Sep '24

Should be back in stock very soon

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy cover

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy, Sixth Edition continues to be the leading textbook and reference in this field for clinical practitioners. The book provides the evidence basis for the effectiveness of this treatment, as well as guidelines for how to perform it from the selection of treatment animal to application with patients. This new edition is fully updated and contains 15 new chapters on culture, research, standards, of practice, and more. Organized into four sections, the book explores the conceptualization of the animal-human bond, best practices for AAI professionals, considerations related to animal selection/ training/ welfare, and utilizing AAI in special populations. The book may serve as a study guide for the Animal Assisted Intervention Specialist Certification Exam.

ISBN: 9780443223464

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 450g

558 pages

6th edition