Animal Assisted Psychother

Animals have been aids to humans for centuries. In our modern times we have now chosen to utilize them as helpers in the psychotherapeutic process. While much of the research on animal assisted therapy is qualitative and full of personal description, researchers are now beginning to study the use of animals in a quantitative manner. Research with animals as psychotherapy assistants suggests that humans show signs of reduced stress, fear and anxiety, and increased calmness and comfort when the right animal is present. Animal assisted therapy, as a complementary therapy, has been beneficial to both children and adults in individual and group settings. This course will cover the foundations of animal assisted mental health and psychotherapy with an emphasis on equine and canine –assisted approaches. The basic skills and knowledge necessary to incorporate animal assisted methods in your practice will be gained by participation in this course. Credit toward certification in equine assisted psychotherapy may also be possible.

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TGMH - Mental Health Counseling