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Direct linkBeetz, Andrea M. – Applied Developmental Science, 2017
Different positive effects of interactions with animals, such as reduction of stress reactions, depressive mood, anxiety, aggression, and pain, and promotion of trust, calmness, motivation, and concentration have been documented by research on human-animal interaction (HAI), including animal assisted interventions (AAIs). Potential biological,…
Descriptors: Animals, Depression (Psychology), Anxiety, Caregivers
Andreasen, Gena; Stella, Tiffany; Wilkison, Megan; Szczech Moser, Christy; Hoelzel, Allison; Hendricks, Laura – Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 2017
The use of animals for therapeutic purposes has been documented in the literature for centuries. This review will highlight evidence of the benefits of animal-assisted therapy as well as provide a plethora of resources for therapists interested in learning more about how animals can provide restorative benefits for their clients.
Descriptors: Animals, Occupational Therapy, Intervention, Children
