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Publication Date: 2011
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An Exploratory Study of Animal-Assisted Interventions Utilized by Mental Health Professionals
O'Callaghan, Dana M.; Chandler, Cynthia K.
Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, v6 n2 p90-104 2011
This study implemented an exploratory analysis to examine how a sample of mental health professionals incorporates specific animal-assisted techniques into the therapeutic process. An extensive review of literature related to animal-assisted therapy (AAT) resulted in the identification of 18 techniques and 10 intentions for the practice of AAT in mental health. The techniques and intentions, along with demographic queries, were formulated into survey items and distributed to mental health professionals who integrate AAT into their practice. The frequency of use of the AAT techniques by survey participants (n = 31) is reported; furthermore, each of the 18 techniques is matched with the frequency of intention for use of the technique. (Contains 4 tables.)
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