Product Description

This book delineates Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) counseling techniques. Supported by case examples, the book explains how to select, train and evaluate an animal for therapy work.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #374119 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover

This book delineates Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) counseling techniques. Supported by case examples, the book explains how to select, train and evaluate an animal for therapy work. The book examines ethical considerations and risk management, provides a history of AAT, and discusses the latest empirical research in the field. The author also includes guidelines for establishing a university-based program for AAT training. Sample forms to be used in screening clients and recording session data are included as well as a series of separate illustrations (line drawings of animals) to facilitate some of the recommended AAT techniques. This book is designed for use in training courses for AAT in counseling and related programs (such as social work, psychology, and rehabilitation counseling). To date, there is no book dedicated to teaching techniques specific to AAT. This book will fill that need.

Customer Reviews

Food for thought
This book definately gives you things to think about and opens your eyes to endless possibilities.

Nothing but the best :-)
I found this book to be not only in excellent condition, but was exactly the product I wanted. I found that the ability to "look inside" the book before purchasing is an excellent idea and saved me not only time but money as well, as there was no need to return a potentially unsuitable product. Thank to all involved in the transaction - keep up the good work.

AAT in Counselling
This is a fantastic book for any animal assisted therapy practitioner, beginner or experienced. It became my bible for the course i undertook in AAT and continues to be well used.