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 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 MoreFinding and Preparing a Dog for Canine Assisted Play Therapy®
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.
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 MoreResuming In-Person Animal Assisted Play Therapy® During the Pandemic
As people involved in Animal Assisted Play Therapy® and Animal Assisted Interventions plan to reopen their clinics or practices for in-person sessions, many risk factors must be considered. Risk management plans must be updated to take the pandemic into account. This article provides some excellent resources and some factors to think about when planning for a safe resumption of in-person sessions.
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