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Animal Assisted Play Therapy®: What Is It and Why Is It Trademarked?
This article briefly describes Animal Assisted Play Therapy® and some of the elements that make it unique, namely the acceptance and welfare of the animals, the systematic incorporation of playfulness in the process, and the strong emphasis on relationships. It also discusses the trademarks that are used to define it.
Animals Speak! Issue 10. Josie Patches Talks About Masks.
Animals Speak! is offered by the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® as a lighthearted way to help children understand and cope with aspects of the COVID19 pandemic. Issue 10 focuses on masks.
Animals Speak! Issue 9
This issue of Animals Speak! features a special book reading by Alba the dog. The book is all about staying home during the pandemic. Animals Speak! is a project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® created for children to help them during the pandemic.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids about the Pandemic. Issue #8.
Through the voices of animals, children are given lighthearted information, encouragement, and ideas about the pandemic in a light-hearted, child-friendly manner. A project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®.
Assessment of Therapy Animals: Using a Goodness-of-Fit Conceptualization
Determining if an animal is suitable for therapy work is an important consideration. Different roles for animals require different personalities and skills. It is also important to ensure that the animals are not stressed and actually enjoy their work, not merely tolerate it. This article discusses a goodness-of-fit conceptualization drawn from child development research as it is applied in finding roles that are compatible with animals’ personalities, interests, abilities, and motivations. The model used in the certification program of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy™ is outlined.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids about the Pandemic. Issue #7
This is issue #7 of Animals Speak!. It’s a project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® which gives voice to animals who offer kids some information, encouragement, and ideas during the coronavirus pandemic. The previous issues are available at www.iiaapt.org, then click on Resources, and then on Blog. Enjoy!
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids About the Pandemic. Issue #6
This is Issue #6 of Animals Speak! It’s a project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® which gives voice to animals who offer kids some information, encouragement, and ideas during the coronavirus pandemic. The previous issues are available at www.iiaapt.org, click on Resources, and then on Blog.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids About the Pandemic. Issue #5
Animals Speak! is an initiative of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy®. It includes “talking” animals, all of whom work in AAPT, providing lighthearted messages for kids to provide information, encouragement, and ideas for living through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids During the Pandemic. Issue #4
A child-friendly project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® to help kids of all ages understand aspects of the pandemic and to give some ideas for fun and coping. Each Animals Speak! blogpost includes a few videos of “talking” animals sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids During the Pandemic. Issue #3
A kid-friendly project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® to help kids of all ages understand aspects of the pandemic and to give some ideas for fun and coping. Each Animals Speak! blogpost includes a few videos of “talking” animals sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids During the Pandemic. Issue #2
A kid-friendly project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® to help kids of all ages understand aspects of the pandemic and to give some ideas for fun and coping. Each Animals Speak! blogpost will include a few videos of animals sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Animals Speak! Light Messages for Kids During the Pandemic. Issue#1
A kid-friendly project of the International Institute for Animal Assisted Play Therapy® to help kids of all ages understand aspects of the pandemic and to give some ideas for fun and coping. Each Animals Speak! blogpost will include a few videos of animals sharing their thoughts and ideas.