It has long been recognized by clinicians who work with children and adolescents that the entire family of the “identified patient” is relevant to the intervention whether or not the…
Psychotherapy is defined broadly to encompass interventions that use psychosocial techniques (e.g. interpersonal interaction, learning experiences, role playing, practice, coping skills) to reduce distress, maladaptive behavior, and psychological and psychiatric…
∗ , Aubrey H. Fine † , Richard Meadows, DVM, DABVP ‡ ∗Association for Veterinary Family Practice †California State Polytechnic University ‡University of Missouri 24.1 The origin of veterinary family…
∗ , R. Coppinger † , A.H. Fine ‡ , J.M. Peralta § ∗University of Pennsylvania †Hampshire College ‡California State Polytechnic University §Western University 23.1 Introduction Throughout history, people have…
It has been taken for granted in the humane movement for a century and a half that children who are taught to respect animals will develop empathy, compassion, and grow…
The first and necessary step of grief is discovering what you have lost. The next step is discovering what is left. What is possible. John Schneider 21.1 Introduction Although scholars…
∗ , Aubrey H. Fine † , Jana I. Helgeson † ∗University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work †California State Polytechnic University Heaven goes by favor; if it went…
Violent behavior continues to be an uncontrollable problem in many societies, including America (World Health Organization, 2004). Most efforts have failed to prevent such behavior by intervening in the lives…
∗ , Marie S. McCabe † , Allie Phillips † , Philip Tedeschi ∗ ∗University of Denver †American Humane Association 18.1 Introduction As animals become a more significant component of…
∗ , Rebecca Johnson † ∗University of Texas †University of Missouri 15.1 Introduction Human/animal interactions (HAI) have become an important part of the lives of many people of all ages….
