The Human-Animal Bond in Clinical Social Work Practice
The Human-Animal Bond in Clinical Social Work Practice
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030877825 | 101 Pages | PDF | 1.22 MB
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030877825 | 101 Pages | PDF | 1.22 MB
The human-animal bond may be described as a dynamic, mutually beneficial relationship between people and the animals they care for. There are a multitude of mental and physical health benefits for people who care for animals, and animals in therapy have been shown to aid a wide range of people and illnesses. Although the benefits of animal companionship have long been suspected, little is known about the research, the process, or why it works. This book provides clinicians with a history of the human-animal bond and the rationale for incorporating animals into therapy today.