History
In Ancient Greece, what animals were used for therapeutic purposes?
What is a horse?
Name at least 2 settings that pet therapy can be utilized
What are psychiatric facilities, schools, correctional facilities
Definition of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
what is an umbrella term for the structured and targeted therapeutic program involving specially trained animals implemented by healthcare specialists
What phobia do dogs NOT exhibit
Occupations affected by pet therapy
what are education, leisure, social participation, health management, work
True or False: The animal interaction is incorporated into the patient's treatment plan
True!
True or False: The name pet therapy was used in the U.S starting in 1940
False! -1960
Benefits of pet therapy
lower stress levels, increased self-care, emotional support, increased levels of engagement, self-soothing, attachment
Which animal is referred to when using the term DAT
What is a dolphin
What is a psychiatric hospital in 1919
Conditions improved with pet therapy
what are Alzheimer's, dementia, depression, autism spectrum disorder, substance use disorder
Basic stages of AAT
1) Assessment w/o the animal
2) Client meets the animal
3) Bonding between animal and client
4) Client becomes more independent + makes choices for their animal partner
True or False: Birds, Guinea Pigs and Rabbits can all be included as therapy animals
True!
AAA Definition
what are less formal opportunities for animal interaction who are handled by professionals/volunteers