Foreword / Yvonne Dolan
Acknowledgments
Introduction
What to expect from this book
ch. 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
ch. 2. The solution-focused basics
Introduction
Problem solving versus solution building
Guiding philosophy and principles of SFT
Interventions
Benefits to therapists using SFT
Summary
ch. 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
ch. 4. How to create a successful AAA/T program for your setting
Basic concerns
Ensuring a program's success
Summary
ch. 5. Using AAA in solution-focused treatment settings
Solution-focused principles - Goals and prupose
How to initiate and structure an AAA visit
Summary
ch. 6. Using a therapy dog in solution-focused therapy treatment sessions
Purposefulness in intervention
Identifying clients
Goals and purpose
Other issues common to AAT
Summary
ch. 7. Applying AAA/T to special populations
Working with children - Working with adolescents
Working with adults
Working with substance-abusing clients
Cultural considerations
Summary
ch. 8. Using animal-assisted activities with employees and agencies
Impact on the handler
Impact on agency staff
Impact on comuunity relationships
Summary
Epilogue
Appendix A : AAA/T resources and information
Appendix B : Sample policy and proceduree
Bibliography
Index.