Description
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), or use of a goal-directed intervention in which an animal that meets specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process, is offering promising outcomes in many arenas. Meant to be used in conjunction with conventional therapies and delivered by health/human service professions within their scope of practice, AAT may be a valuable component designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional and/or cognitive functioning. This seminar will explore the history, theory and research outcomes related to animal-assisted therapy and in particular the use of dogs as a therapeutic tool.