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The Distinctiveness of Animal Assisted Play Therapy™

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | May 28, 2021 | Human-animal bond, Human-animal interventions, Children, families, & animals, Animal welfare, Psychotherapy, Uncategorized, Play therapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Articles, Animal Behavior

This article explores the unique features that comprise Animal Assisted Play Therapy™ as it was created and developed by Dr. Risë VanFleet (USA) and Tracie Faa-Thompson (UK). There are distinct differences with many other forms of Animal Assisted Intervention, and some of these distinctions are described here.

Finding and Preparing a Dog for Canine Assisted Play Therapy™

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Feb 14, 2021 | Psychotherapy, Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Articles, Animal preparation & training, Reference materials

Another frequently asked question about Animal Assisted Play Therapy™ pertains to finding the right canine partner and preparing the dog for the work. Most common are questions about which breeds make the best therapy dogs. These are actually more complex questions than many people realize. This blogpost is designed to point readers toward some helpful resources that we have developed.

Getting Started in Animal Assisted Play Therapy™

by Risë VanFleet, PhD | Feb 12, 2021 | Credentialing, Animal Assisted Play Therapy®, Play therapy, Human-animal bond, Human-animal interventions, Psychotherapy

Read this to explore the field of Animal Assisted Play Therapy™ and learn how to get into this exciting field!