Animal-Assisted Brief Therapy: A Solution-Focused Approach Book

Foreword (Yvonne Dolan)
Acknowledgments
Introduction
What to Expect from This Book

Chapter 1. The Basics of Animal-Assisted Activities/Therapy (AAA/T)
A Brief History of AAA/T
Why Use Animals?
The Use of Animals in Professional Settings
Common Values Between AAA/T and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Summary

Chapter 2. The Solution-Focused Basics
Introduction
Problem Solving versus Solution Building
Guiding Philosophy and Principles of SFT
Interventions
Benefits to Therapists Using SFT
Summary

Chapter 3. What Every Therapist Needs to Know About Dogs Before Partnering with One in AAA/T
Understanding Canine Culture
The Roles of Relationship and Respect
Summary

Chapter 4. How to Create a Successful AAA/T Program for Your Setting
Basic Concerns
Ensuring a Program s Success
Summary

Chapter 5. Using AAA in Solution-Focused Treatment Settings
Solution-Focused Principles
Goals and Purpose
How to Initiate and Structure an AAA Visit
Summary

Chapter 6. Using a Therapy Dog in Solution-Focused Treatment Sessions
Purposefulness in Intervention
Identifying Clients
Goals and Purpose
Other Issues Common to AAT
Summary

Chapter 7. Applying AAA/T to Special Populations
Working with Children
Working with Adolescents
Working with Adults
Working with Substance-Abusing Clients
Cultural Considerations
Summary

Chapter 8. Using Animal-Assisted Activities with Employees and Agencies
Impact on the Handler
Impact on Agency Staff
Impact on Community Relationships
Summary
Epilogue

Appendix A. AAA/T Resources and Information

Appendix B. Sample Policy and Procedure
Bibliography
Index
Reference Notes Included