1st Edition
by Lori R. Kogan (Editor), Chris Blazina (Editor)
Clinician’s Guide to Treating Animal Companion Issues: Addressing Human-Animal Interaction
is the first of its kind―a groundbreaking resource for mental health
professionals who want the knowledge, skills and awareness to
successfully work with pet-owning clients. The book trains clinicians
across multiple disciplines to feel more comfortable and confident
addressing companion-related issues―both when those issues are the
primary reason for seeking therapy or a critical component in better
understanding client needs. The book uses current human-animal
interactions theories as a foundation to explore pet-related issues
utilizing behavioral, cognitive behavioral, family systems, humanistic
and contemporary psychodynamic therapeutic orientations.
Users
will find sections on the many issues that arise during the lifespan of
pet owners (e.g., children, young adults, elderly), as well as issues
pertinent to specific populations (e.g., men, homeless, ethnically
diverse). Additional topics include the violence link, pet death and
bereavement, and behavioral issues. As the first book to approach
human-animal interactions (HAI) from a multi-theoretical perspective, it
helps clinicians appropriately acknowledge and incorporate relevant HAI
issues within therapy to achieve goals.
- Provides practical information for immediate use in practice
- Focuses on common issues relating to companion animals
- Addresses bereavement, attachment, behavior, and more
- Includes interactive readings, case studies and therapeutic exercises
- Contains
multiple theoretical orientations (behavioral, cognitive behavioral,
family systems, humanistic and psychodynamic approaches)
