The positive psychosocial effects of human/animal relationships engage our interest, arising from our own firsthand experiences with pet animals and our scientific curiosity, as well as the practical questions concerning…
∗ , Aubrey H. Fine † , Ann Berger ∗ ∗National Institutes of Health †California State Polytechnic University 16.1 Introduction This chapter discusses how palliative care is being extended to…
∗ , Aubrey H. Fine † , Stephanie Venn-Watson ‡ , Laura Nelson ∗ , Andrea Brooks ∗ , John L. Lipp ∗ , C. Victor Spain § , Ilana…
∗ , Aubrey H. Fine † ∗University of Wisconsin-Madison †California State Polytechnic University During the summer of 2009, Dr. Patricia McConnell and Aubrey Fine talked to discuss her impressions of…
∗ , Cindy C. Wilson, PhD, CHES † , Aubrey H. Fine ‡ , Jeffery Scott Mio ∗ ∗Institute for Applied Ethology and Animal Psychology †Uniformed Services University of the…
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…
∗ , Kris Butler † ∗Animal Systems, Ltd †American Dog Obedience Center, LLC 7.1 Introduction Today’s animal-assisted interaction programs now place animal/handler teams into close relationship with people and into…
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…
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…
