- Topic Areas:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy | Animal Assisted Therapy | Psychotherapy
- Category:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2011
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date :
- Dec 07, 2011
Description
Description:
This workshop will explore the human-animal bond and its history and will define and describe the use of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP in working with domestic violence survivors, child-witnesses, families, children at risk and populations not benefiting from traditional therapies. In addition to the information presented about this brief therapy, participants will have the opportunity to view a video of AAT and EAP sessions.
Educational Objectives:
- Describe AAT and EAP.
- Describe how AAT and EAP are brief and increase the effectiveness of psychotherapy.
*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*
