Animal Assisted Therapy (Diploma)

BSY Group
Devon, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Over the last twenty years, a considerable amount of human-companion animal research has increased our understanding of how social relationships with animals may be related to human health and well-being. Based on clinical observations and data from existing studies, researchers have suggested that repeated interaction with a companion animal could have beneficial long-term effects, especially for people experiencing acute or chronic stress.

The purpose of animal assisted therapy (AAT) is to strengthen, support and help people to live rewarding and healthy lives. Most people who need help from care-givers have experienced some kind of difficulty in life which has often led to personal suffering. Reflecting on this trauma can be painful, and focusing on the future can be frightening. The presence of an animal almost immediately and inevitably orients one’s attention to the present. Most people are attracted to the comfort and reassurance offered unconditionally by a therapy pet.

This fully revised and updated course examines the benefits of AAT, the way in which animals can provide social support, and the relationship between animals and humans. The student will understand the way in which an animal is chosen and trained, and the way in which a client is screened for suitability for AAT work. The student will also learn how to devise programmes and how to use solution-focused therapy in order to help a wide range of people including children, adults and those with special needs.

8 Lessons

History of Animal Assisted Therapy The Differences Between Animal Assisted Activities and Animal Assisted Therapy Selecting and Evaluating an Animal for Therapy Work Designing and Implementing Programmes Solution-focused Therapy Supporting People with Disabling Chronic Conditions Risks and Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy Social Support Through Animal Relationships Client Screening AAT Counselling Techniques Play Therapy Creating a Successful AAA/AAT Programme ...''

Phone:0800 731 9271 / 0044 1409 220 400

School Address:

BSY Group
Oakwood
Dunsland Cross
Devon
EX22 7YT
Great Britain


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