ERIC Number: EJ1246653
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Embedded Therapy Dog: Bringing a Therapy Dog into Your Counseling Center
Daltry, Rachel M.
Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, v34 n2 p118-124 2020
This article describes the design and implementation of an embedded therapy dog program through the counseling center at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. This program involves having a certified therapy dog present in the counseling center, in the waiting area, during counseling appointments, and during group therapy. It is discussed the function the embedded therapy dog can have in the counseling center along with the benefits of having such a program. Recommendations for other counseling centers are provided in developing this type of program.
Descriptors: Counseling Techniques, Animals, School Health Services, Guidance Centers, Stress Management, Outreach Programs, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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