Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy
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Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy by Aubrey H Fine
In the 10 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The third edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 10 new chapters and over 50% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal assisted therapy into their practice, how to design and implement animal assisted interventions, and the efficacy of animal assisted therapy with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, families, and the elderly, in counseling and psychotherapy settings, and for treating a variety of specific disorders.
Psychologist Dr. Aubrey Fine is an internationally known expert with close to 50 years of experience in the field of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and the Human Animal Bond. Dr. Fine is a Professor Emeritus at the California State Polytechnic University for over 42 years, during which time he has researched the value of AAT with children and the elderly. In addition, he has integrated the foundations of AAT into his clinical practice, which primarily focuses on the treatment of children with attention, behavioral, adjustment and developmental disorders.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780123814531 |
| ISBN 10 | 0123814537 |
| Title | Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy |
| Author | Aubrey H Fine |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc |
| Year published | 2010-09-21 |
| Number of pages | 588 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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