Why Competencies for Professionals in Animal Assisted Interventions?
As Animal Assisted Interventions become more prevalent among professionals, the topic of competencies gains importance. Competences should be viewed as a roadmap to developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to involve animals effectively and ethically in mental health, allied health, and educational work.
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT: TARA MOSER, Certified AAPT Instructor
This SPOTLIGHT series features information about our Certified Animal Assisted Play Therapy® Instructors. This one features Tara Moser. Don’t miss her information, interview, video, pictures, and slideshow of her training workshops!
Read MoreExit Routes to Avoid Crowding Animals Involved in Animal Assisted Play Therapy®
Animals need more space than we sometimes realize. They sometimes might wish to leave sessions, too. Providing an “exit route” at all times can allow for animal choices, greater safety, and demonstrate respect for the animals’ needs. This can be helpful to animals as well as clients.
Read MoreThe Distinctiveness of Animal Assisted Play Therapy®
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.
Read MoreGetting Started in Animal Assisted Play Therapy®
Read this to explore the field of Animal Assisted Play Therapy® and learn how to get into this exciting field!
Read MoreAnimals and Face Masks : Creating Safety, Fun, and Familiarity
As we reopen our businesses, dog trainers, behaviorists, and human therapists are likely to be wearing masks and engaging in social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. How do animals respond to mask-wearing humans? How can we make our use of masks comfortable for them? This post focuses on ways to ensure that masks do not become impediments to the work we do that involves animals.
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