Implementing Therapy Dog Teams in Partnership with Best Practices for Schools
Implementing Therapy Dog Teams in Partnership with Best Practices for Schools

Author: Gabrielle Matthew

Publisher: Gabrielle Matthew

Published: 2024-08-14

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Dive into the profound impact of therapy dogs on student well-being and inclusivity with 'Implementing Therapy Dog Teams in Partnership with Schools'. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies for integrating certified therapy dog teams into educational settings, enhancing the learning experience for students. Grounded in research and real-life case studies, this book goes beyond theory, providing actionable advice on how therapy dogs can creatively improve mental health, academic performance, peer relationships, and social skills. Their presence in schools fosters a positive atmosphere, boosting mood, confidence, and self-esteem while promoting self-regulation and reducing absenteeism. Addressing the increasing emotional health challenges among youth, this resource offers clear guidance on selecting, implementing, and evaluating therapy dog programs. It's structured for easy navigation, making it an essential tool for educators, dog handlers, and volunteers dedicated to creating supportive learning environments. Discover how therapy dogs, like Mac, can transform school communities, fostering connections and enriching the educational journey for every student.

Becoming a Therapy Dog Team
Becoming a Therapy Dog Team

Author: Katha Miller-Winder, PH D

Publisher:

Published: 2021-03-16

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13:

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A book of guidance and advice about how to become a Therapy Dog team. It contains the tips and tricks the author has learned in a decade of Therapy Dog work. If you're ready to become a Therapy Dog team but are hesitant to dive into the unknown and just want someone to be there to guide you along the way, this book is for you. If you've always been a little curious what Therapy Dog work was all about and why people do it, this book is for you. If you're a trainer, veterinarian, groomer, or other dog professional who has people asking them about Therapy Dog work but you've had no idea how to help them find answers, this book is for you.

Partnerships and Collaborations in Public Library Communities: Resources and Solutions
Partnerships and Collaborations in Public Library Communities: Resources and Solutions

Author: Ellis, Karen

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2011-12-31

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1613503881

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"This book shows how partnerships can be cultivated through projects, programming, funding, and extending the library's presence through unique avenues, offering librarians a better understanding of what might be possible for their situational requirements and limitations"--Provided by publisher.

K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications

Author: Management Association, Information Resources

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2013-09-30

Total Pages: 1765

ISBN-13: 1466645032

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Primary and Secondary education is a formative time for young students. Lessons learned before the rigors of higher education help to inform learners’ future successes, and the increasing prevalence of learning tools and technologies can both help and hinder students in their endeavors. K-12 Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates the latest advances in online and mobile learning, as well as pedagogies and ontologies influenced by current developments in information and communication technologies, enabling teachers, students, and administrators to make the most of their educational experience. This multivolume work presents all stakeholders in K-12 education with the tools necessary to facilitate the next generation of student-teacher interaction.

Well-Being Over the Life Course
Well-Being Over the Life Course

Author: Regina M. Bures

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-12-14

Total Pages: 109

ISBN-13: 303064085X

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This book provides a multidisciplinary overview of the impact of human–animal interaction on well-being from childhood to later life. It presents a life course perspective to the study of human–animal interaction, addressing concepts of family and the role of pets therein, as well as the impact of companion animals on child development and successful aging. This book fills a gap in the existing literature by framing the study of human–animal interaction, including the role of animal-assisted interventions on well-being, in a broader social and behavioral context.

Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy
Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy

Author: Aubrey H Fine

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2015-05-12

Total Pages: 457

ISBN-13: 0128014369

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In the 15 years since the first edition of Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy published, the field has changed considerably. The fourth edition of the Handbook highlights advances in the field, with 11 new chapters and over 40% new material. In reading this book, therapists will discover the benefits of incorporating animal-assisted therapy (AAT) into their practices, best practices in animal-assisted intervention, how to design and implement animal-assisted interventions, and the efficacy of AAT with different disorders and patient populations. Coverage includes the use of AAT with children, the elderly, those receiving palliative care, as well as people with chronic disorders, AIDS, trauma, and autistic spectrum disorders. Additional chapters cover techniques for working with families, in juvenile and criminal justice systems, and in colleges and universities. - Summarizes efficacy research on AAT - Identifies how to design and implement animal assisted interventions - Provides methods, standards, and guidelines for AAT - Discusses AAT for children, the elderly, and special populations - Describes AAT use in different settings - Includes 11 new chapters and 40% new material

Animal-Assisted School Counseling
Animal-Assisted School Counseling

Author: Elizabeth Kjellstrand Hartwig

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-06-19

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1040032893

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Animal-Assisted School Counseling (AASC) is a hands-on resource that provides invaluable information for school counselors interested in partnering with a therapy animal on campus to help students meet social and emotional goals. This book presents a wealth of resources for school counselors and school-based mental health practitioners to incorporate animal partners on school campuses with individual students and groups and in classroom and schoolwide settings. Using the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)National Model framework, this book presents AASC interventions that can be implemented as part of the multitiered system of support to address students’ mental health needs. The text also meets the important demand for accountability in school counseling by providing resources for assessing the effectiveness of AASC interventions for meeting student and school outcome goals. Addressing such issues as getting school district buy-in, choosing an animal partner, preparing the school for an animal partner, theoretical applications of AASC, and student-affirming AASC services, the book is organized such that each chapter builds upon the next so school counselors understand what steps to take to become an effective AASC team. Ideal for the school counselor, social worker, or psychologist who may not have specific training in AASC, this book will encourage school mental health practitioners to seek out training programs to become an AASC team.

Dogs in Health Care
Dogs in Health Care

Author: Jill Lenk Schilp

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2019-10-08

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1476673942

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 Dogs have a storied history in health care, and the human-animal relationship has been used in the field for decades. Certain dogs have improved and advanced the field of health care in myriad ways. This book presents the stories of these pioneer dogs, from the mercy dogs of World War I, to the medicine-toting sled dogs Togo and Balto, to today's therapy dogs. More than the dogs themselves, this book is about the human-animal relationship, and moments in history where that relationship propelled health care forward.