Table of Contents

• 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