Afipia

Father-Child Relations

Child Welfare

Parents

Hospitals, Pediatric

Mothers

Child Development

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.)

Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight

Bonding, Human-Pet

Public-Private Sector Partnerships

Infant, Newborn

Private Sector

Public Sector

World War I

Occupational Therapy

Encyclopedias as Topic

World War II

History, 20th Century

History, 19th Century

Psychiatry

Animal-assisted therapy

Equine-assisted therapy

St. John Ambulance Canada

Addiction psychology

Samuel Corson

Autism therapies

Cockatoo

Therapy dog

Dog

Trans-species psychology

Swimming with dolphins

Edward Hospital

Robotic pet

Alpaca

Animal Miracles

Llama

Cell dog

Freedom Service Dogs

Loneliness

Library cat

Pet rental

Rat

Colleen Dell

Dolphin

Philippine Animal Welfare Society

Emotional support animal

Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier

Care farming

Remember When (The Sopranos)

Childhelp

Pulmonary agenesis

Articulated body pose estimation

2022 monkeypox outbreak

Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom (July-December 2021)

Robert Downey Jr.

Mitochondrial DNA

Todd Manning

List of Metal Gear characters

ELAN software

Depth perception

List of Puerto Rican scientists and inventors

Lac La Croix Indian Pony

Skinny Puppy

2022 in the United States

House of Cards (American TV series)

Porphyrin

ALF

Ricochet (dog)

Dolores O'Riordan

Enzyme inhibitor

Prostate cancer

Frances Anderson

Herbal tonic

Liver support system

Timeline of LGBT history in the United Kingdom

Obesity and fertility

3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine

Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School

Social distancing

Plasma medicine

Interventions6

• This Research Topic will address the social-emotional effects of HAI, behavioral and biological effects of stress and the impact of animal-assisted interventions on stress-reduction, adaptive behaviors for children with Developmental Disabilities (e.g. (frontiersin.org)
• The partnership encourages research on Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), especially as it relates to child development, health, and the therapeutic inclusion of animals in interventions for individuals with disabilities or those requiring rehabilitative services. (nih.gov)
• Within the broader research domain of Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs) are those which purposefully include an animal for therapeutic gains in humans. (nih.gov)
• Animal-assisted interventions include both Animal-Assisted Therapies (AATs) and Animal-Assisted Activities (AAAs). (nih.gov)
• Studies of the inclusion of animals in therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities, neurological disorders, and behavioral, emotional and mental health issues has become increasingly common, as has the use of such interventions to promote healthy behaviors and facilitate learning in special need and at-risk populations. (nih.gov)
• She enjoys supervising recreation therapy interns, planning interventions for unusual symptom presentations, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues and providing specific procedural support. (nih.gov)

Therapists4

• Today, a growing number of clinicians-from psychotherapists to physical therapists and more-are using therapy animals to facilitate care. (mdfoundation.org)
• Animal-assisted therapy , on the other hand, involves social workers, counselors, or other therapists who specifically involve the animal in treatment therapies. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• By observing patients moving freely, therapists can identify patterns and gestures and assist when they notice anything problematic or potentially harmful, such as movements that restrict free flowing breath or those that are spatially unaware. (addictioncenter.com)
• Are you and your therapy animal certified pet therapists/animal-assisted therapists? (volunteermatch.org)

Equine Therapy2

• In this article, they examine the effects that equine therapy has on recovery from a traumatic experience. (studymode.com)
• Equine Therapy - Horses Never Lie Children with disabilities get cured faster when they interact with animals. (studymode.com)

Canine assisted therapy2

• This work was developed in order to assess changes in negative thoughts after participating in a stress management workshop assisted by therapy dogs, for thus have evidence of the application of canine assisted therapy, as support of cognitive restructuring. (bvsalud.org)
• This type of work can be done with a wide range of animals, but two of the most commonly known therapies using animals involve dogs (canine-assisted therapy) and horses (equine-assisted therapy). (americanaddictioncenters.org)

Anxiety3

• Animals may be used in various forms of psychological therapy and can function by reducing the stress and/or anxiety of the patient. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• Courbasson CM, de Sorkin AA, Dullerud B, Van Wyk L. Acupuncture treatment for women with concurrent substance use and anxiety/depression: an effective alternative therapy? (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• Equine-Assisted Therapy (or Horse-Assisted Therapy) is used to help people with physical disabilities, depression, anxiety, and addictions. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)

Rehabilitation4

• Your gift will support the ongoing and expanded therapeutic use of animals in a variety of departments beyond mental health and physical rehabilitation. (mdfoundation.org)
• This non-profit organization supports the use of animals in healing and rehabilitation. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications for research to examine the safety and efficacy of the inclusion of animals in therapy and rehabilitation for children and individuals with disabilities, neurological conditions, behavioral, emotional and mental health issues and related health outcomes, as well as the adaptation of healthy behaviors and the enhancement of learning in special need and at-risk populations. (nih.gov)
• She has been practicing since 2010, gaining clinical experience in psychiatric and rehabilitation settings, providing group therapy, individualized treatment, community reintegration, and adaptive sports and fitness for children and adults with a wide range of conditions and disabilities. (nih.gov)

Humans3

• Yeasts of the genus Malassezia serve as both commensal microorganisms and pathogens on the skin of humans and domestic animals. (cdc.gov)
• In 2008, NICHD and The WALTHAM ® Centre for Pet Nutrition, a division of Mars, Incorporated, entered into a public-private partnership to explore the interaction between humans and animals. (nih.gov)
• There has been an increased focus on the health benefits of interaction with animals, and increased attention to the effects of HAI on not only the humans but also the animals involved, who also may suffer stress. (frontiersin.org)

Intervention4

• The Delta Society (as cited by Nebbe, n.d.) defines animal-assisted therapy as the use of an animal in a goal oriented intervention. (studymode.com)
• It is also important to note that animal-assisted therapy should always be an adjunctive intervention and not in isolation of other services (Fitchett, Granger, Helmer, Kogan, & Young, 1999). (studymode.com)
• It is a goal-oriented intervention in which an animal that meets the criteria becomes an integral part of the treatment process for patients. (studymode.com)
• In addition to her CTRS credentials, Amber is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist. (nih.gov)

Program10

• the Boys and Girls Haven broke ground on their 8,400 square foot expansion for their Animal-Assisted Therapy Program. (whas11.com)
• This paper demonstrates that the benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy far outweigh the risks, and the treatment program should continue to be used. (studymode.com)
• But it's not so uncommon at Essentia Health, which established a Duluth therapy dog program in 1993. (mdfoundation.org)
• For those who might benefit from this type of involvement, making sure that a prospective treatment program includes this alternative therapy can improve the individual's involvement and increase the chances for a positive outcome. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• One of the unique components of our program is the availability of animal-assisted therapy to help get you back to health. (mhs.net)
• The use of horse-assisted therapy was studied in young adults during an 18-month substance use treatment program. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• Moraine Valley's Recreation Therapy program prepares you for a career in therapeutic-based treatment programming for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. (morainevalley.edu)
• There's not one answer about how a pet can help somebody with a specific condition," explains Dr. Layla Esposito, who oversees NIH's Human-Animal Interaction Research Program. (nih.gov)
• She provides individual treatment for adult medical patients, medical play and procedural support for pediatric patients and she is the program coordinator for the animal-assisted therapy program at the Clinical Center. (nih.gov)
• Learn more about the Clinical Center's animal-assisted therapy program . (nih.gov)

Cognitive5

• The course discusses autism in detail and how assistance dogs are helping children with the condition, it also details 6 stages of counselling, and outlines what Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is. (prospects.ac.uk)
• We conclude that therapy dogs can help in the process of cognitive reframing, when the designed activities focus on the active participation of therapy dog to help people to detect and challenge automatic thoughts. (bvsalud.org)
• 17. Antithrombotic therapy to prevent cognitive decline in people with small vessel disease on neuroimaging but without dementia. (nih.gov)
• 18. Occupational therapy for cognitive impairment in stroke patients. (nih.gov)
• This study will examine the effects of integrating animal therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy for children who have been maltreated. (nih.gov)

Interaction3

• This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits Research Project Grant (R03) applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to study the impact of human-animal interaction (HAI) on children's health and development and to test the efficacy of therapeutic uses of HAI with children. (nih.gov)
• The partnership encourages research on Human-Animal Interaction (HAI), especially as it relates to child development, health, and the therapeutic use of animals with children and adolescents. (nih.gov)
• The workshops, research solicitations, and resulting research and publications over those 10 years have moved the field toward the use of more rigorous designs and methods, raising the bar for research in Human-Animal Interaction (HAI). (frontiersin.org)

Dogs11

• Students will learn about dog's incredible sense of smell and focusing on research into Medical Assistance dogs, these amazing animals which can aid early diagnosis of disease or early detection of chemical changes within the body. (prospects.ac.uk)
• The participation of the therapy dogs was active. (bvsalud.org)
• I never ever underestimate the power of what the dogs can bring to our therapy sessions," says Essentia Health retired physical therapist, Pam Forsythe, who used dogs to help her patients. (mdfoundation.org)
• The requirements for therapy dogs at Essentia Health are very detailed because clinicians are very specific about their patients' goals and expectations during recovery. (mdfoundation.org)
• Animal assisted therapy incorporates animals such as dogs and horses into a therapeutic treatment plan. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• Through the help of specially trained therapy dogs, we've created a powerful healing environment that motivates and encourages our patients to reach their goals. (mhs.net)
• The Fourth People's Hospital of Chengdu , a mental health center in Southwest China's Sichuan province, has welcomed two dogs, Lidabao and Xuegao, to carry out psychological assistance therapy for emotionally disturbed patients. (beijingtimes.com)
• Animal-assisted therapy with Casey and Davis, our facility dogs . (ohsu.edu)
• Our two facility dogs, Casey and Davis , and our animal-assisted therapy teams visit children and families by request to help them feel happier and more relaxed. (ohsu.edu)
• Scientists are looking at what the potential physical and mental health benefits are for different animals-from fish to guinea pigs to dogs and cats. (nih.gov)
• Therapy dogs are especially good at this. (nih.gov)

Dementia3

• The role of a nursing home is not only a personal care of dairy living but also the inclusion of therapy activity for prevention of progress or improvement of dementia. (elsevierpure.com)
• 7. Animal-assisted therapy for dementia. (nih.gov)
• 11. Dance movement therapy for dementia. (nih.gov)

Treatments2

• Pet therapy is where volunteers take their gentle, trained pets to different settings, like hospitals or schools, to cheer up people who are dealing with difficulty, such as after surgery or during difficult treatments. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• In addition, treatments such as speech therapy for language delays, or physical therapy for motor issues, often do not need to wait for a formal diagnosis. (cdc.gov)

Depression1

• Mental patients suffering from depression get better and are energized when they interact with animals. (studymode.com)

Occupational therapy3

• Occupational Therapy Plus Animal Assisted Therapy (ABN 87114885480) (will endeavour to handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Australian Privacy Principles. (occupationaltherapyplus.com)
• For example: (a) hippotherapy is the specialized use of horseback riding for physical and occupational therapy purposes. (nih.gov)
• What Is Occupational Therapy? (medlineplus.gov)

Human-Animal Bond1

• A leading international resource for the human-animal bond and its positive effect on your health. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)

Clinical Center1

• In summer 2015, patient Brooke watched therapy dog Juno play "Find It," searching for treats in her room at the NIH Clinical Center. (nih.gov)

Children4

• Results show that children exhibited a more playful mood, were more focused, and were more aware of their social environments when in the presence of a therapy dog. (nih.gov)
• Animal-assisted therapy has been very effective with children and has been implemented into school and residential programs. (studymode.com)
• Researchers enrolled two groups of children diagnosed with ADHD into 12-week group therapy sessions. (nih.gov)
• The researchers suggest that the animals offered unconditional acceptance, making them a calm comfort to the children. (nih.gov)

Mental health2

• Exploring the various types of animal-assisted therapies opens new ways of helping people deal with mental health disorders that can lead to more positive outcomes and longer-term recovery in substance abuse treatment. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• When seeking treatment for substance abuse or other mental health disorders, it can be beneficial to inquire whether or not specific facilities have access to or offer animal therapy, especially for those who have trouble verbalizing with a therapist. (americanaddictioncenters.org)

Effectiveness2

• This Animal Assisted Therapy Course provides information on 'pet therapy', which is the effectiveness of animals on human mental and physical health. (prospects.ac.uk)
• Studies have shown varied levels of effectiveness of animal-assisted therapy. (americanaddictioncenters.org)

Patients3

• As the world of therapy continues to expand, therapist are discovering that equestrian therapy is beneficial to an array of patients by combining their normal therapy requirements with stimulating activities on and with the horses to develop necessary skill sets and self-confidence. (studymode.com)
• 4 This is verified by various reports, such as one from Current Pain and Headache Reports, which shows that animal-assisted therapy with cancer patients has resulted in reports of lower pain levels, verified clinically by increased levels of endorphins after the animal visit. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• A visit from a therapy dog can be so beneficial for patients in their end-of-life journey. (volunteermatch.org)

Emotional1

• You will learn how animals can improve our personal emotional responses in order to improve overall health and happiness, leading on to the roles of Pets as Therapy (PAT) animals. (prospects.ac.uk)

Rehab2

• Drug or alcohol rehab and associated therapies may be covered (at least in part) by your insurance provider. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• Because positive attitudes about the treatment process can have a beneficial effect on treatment outcomes, these studies indicate that animal-assisted therapy can be effective in helping to achieve desired outcomes when they are used in the rehab process. (americanaddictioncenters.org)

Support4

• We may gather your IP address as part of our business activities and to assist with any operational difficulties or support issues with our services. (occupationaltherapyplus.com)
• And although the field of animal-assisted therapy has grown and the benefits are clear, experts readily acknowledge that the use of animals in medical settings suffers from a lack of knowledge and a lack of financial support. (mdfoundation.org)
• Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. (nih.gov)
• Animals can serve as a source of comfort and support. (nih.gov)

Activities1

• Child life therapy helps you and your child cope with being in the hospital through play, education and creative activities. (ohsu.edu)

Studies5

• In particular, a research review from Complementary Therapies in Medicine demonstrated that while some studies are generally of low quality, these therapies can be particularly beneficial for people who like and relate to animals. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• Studies have found that Animal-Assisted Therapy helps adults treated for substance use disorder in residential treatment programs, in those mandated to treatment through the criminal justice system, and in teens and young adults treated in both inpatient and outpatient settings. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• The NIH/Mars Partnership is funding a range of studies focused on the relationships we have with animals. (nih.gov)
• She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Therapy with a minor in Drugs and Alcohol Studies from East Carolina University in North Carolina. (nih.gov)
• Her studies aim to assist development of a non-surgical, minimally invasive stem cell-based therapy for TMJ regeneration. (nih.gov)

Bond1

• We're trying to tap into the subjective quality of the relationship with the animal-that part of the bond that people feel with animals-and how that translates into some of the health benefits," explains Dr. James Griffin, a child development expert at NIH. (nih.gov)

Recreation Therapy3

• What Can I Do With An A.A.S. Degree In Recreation Therapy? (morainevalley.edu)
• Older people are more likely to suffer from stroke, Alzheimer's disease and mobility-related injuries that may benefit from recreation therapy. (morainevalley.edu)
• She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Recreation Therapy from East Carolina University in North Carolina. (nih.gov)

Benefits3

• Their web site provides information on animal-assisted therapy, articles on the health benefits for different groups of people, volunteer opportunities and training information. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• Their web site describes the nature and benefits of animal-assisted therapy as well as their training programs, seminars, books and videos on the topic. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• But who benefits from an animal? (nih.gov)

Interactions4

• An animal is useful as an icebreaker (Missel,2001) to begin interactions with the therapist and the client. (studymode.com)
• Research on human-animal interactions is still relatively new. (nih.gov)
• They're studying animal interactions with kids who have autism , attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , and other conditions. (nih.gov)
• Animals can become a way of building a bridge for those social interactions," Griffin says. (nih.gov)

People2

• People in group treatment for substance use disorder felt less stressed, more positive about the work and more involved in treatment if a therapy dog was part of the session. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• Researchers are studying the safety of bringing animals into hospital settings because animals may expose people to more germs. (nih.gov)

Effective1

• Since that time, AAT has been implemented worldwide and has been shown to be effective in many therapy programs. (studymode.com)

Stem1

• In ongoing work, she seeks to therapeutically exploit endogenous fibrocartilage stem cells as a potential strategy for TMJ regeneration using a pre-clinical large animal model. (nih.gov)

Prospective1

• Kern-Godal AE, Walderhaug AE, Ravndal E. Substance use disorder treatment retention and completion: A prospective study of horse-assisted therapy (HAT) for young adults. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)

Treatment3

• Specifically for treatment of substance abuse, a study from the journal Anthrozoos showed that having a therapy dog involved in the sessions between a therapist and a person in treatment helped make the person in treatment feel more positive about the therapeutic alliance than if there was no dog in the session. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• Those who took part in the therapy spent more time in treatment and more often completed treatment, an indication of higher success rates. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)
• This points to the ability of animal-assisted therapy to increase treatment success. (addictionrecoveryguide.org)

Effects1

• Animal-assisted therapy: Effects on stress, mood, and pain. (bvsalud.org)

Feelings2

• However, before animal-assisted therapy can be implemented, the client's feelings and allergies to animals should be taken into account. (studymode.com)
• Dance/movement therapy provides natural opportunities to identify a range of feelings and sources of pain, creatively move through themes of escape and ambivalence, and confront, tolerate, or manage discomfort. (addictioncenter.com)

Substance1

• Because substance abuse of all forms disconnects the self from the body, dance/movement therapy can be very powerful in helping the client reconnect and reunite with themselves. (addictioncenter.com)

Child development1

• For example, researchers are looking into how animals might influence child development. (nih.gov)

Visit1

• Those who have had the experience of a therapy dog visit know that a friendly, non-judgmental guest with a wagging tail can make all the difference in the world. (mdfoundation.org)

Pets1

• A gift to the Miller-Dwan Foundation designated to the Pet Therapy Fund will recognize pets as our partners in care. (mdfoundation.org)

Include1

• Services include therapy to help the child talk, walk, and interact with others. (cdc.gov)

Type1

• This type of therapy is simple, providing the gentle joy of being around or petting a happy animal. (americanaddictioncenters.org)

Experience2

• The use of AAT animals can enhance the therapy experience for clients. (prospects.ac.uk)
• For those with an affinity for animals, animal-assisted therapies can make a nerve-wracking experience easier to manage. (americanaddictioncenters.org)

Quality1

• Quality therapy, completely online. (addictioncenter.com)

Social3

• 1987) refer to the animal as a social lubricant. (studymode.com)
• There are basically two ways that animals are involved in therapy, as explained by the National Association of Social Workers. (americanaddictioncenters.org)
• Kids who read to the real animals showed better social skills and more sharing, cooperation, and volunteering. (nih.gov)