A Review of the Roles of Pet Animals in Psychotherapy and With the Elderly.

Brickel, Clark M.

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ERIC Number: EJ242003

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Publication Date: 1980

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A Review of the Roles of Pet Animals in Psychotherapy and With the Elderly.

Brickel, Clark M.

International Journal of Aging and Human Development, v12 n2 p119-28 1980

A survey of case histories, anecdotal evidence and pilot studies shows that, as therapeutic adjuncts, pet animals facilitate rapport and enrich the treatment milieu. Pets enhance the lives of their owners in the community. Pet-facilitated psychotherapy can increase social interaction, provide comfort, and reinforce feelings of independence. (Author)

Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Emotional Adjustment, Literature Reviews, Mental Health, Older Adults, Pets, Psychotherapy, Social Isolation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies

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Language: English

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