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Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs, 2006.
An analysis of the therapeutic value of animal-assisted therapy programs.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper examines how animal-assisted therapy can be used as a holistic approach to improve the quality of life of humans in clinical and social settings for children and adults alike. It looks at how the field of behavioral health has found uses for animals in psychotherapy and treating mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients. Modern medicine is just beginning to see the possible benefits of dogs in treating patients with various diseases. It also discusses how service and companion animals enable people to relax and focus as well as improve their self-image and gain independence.
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"Psychiatrists and psychotherapists have found that animal-assisted therapy proves effective in the management of their clients. The animals assist the clinician by removing the subject's anxiety and paving the way for open communication (Netting, Wilson, and New, 1987). Additionally, the bond shared between humans and animals provides an alternate path to recovery by reducing stress and stimulating the desire to participate in individual and group activities (Bizup, Joy, and Davidson, 2003). For example, equine-facilitated psychotherapy forces patients to align their outward body language and behavior with what they are feeling internally. Because a horse is very sensitive to its environment, it can sense a rider's conflicting attitude and disposition."
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs, 2005.
Describes how animals help out in therapy and counseling.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper covers animal assisted therapy (AAT) programs and how to construct one. The paper explores advantages and disadvantages of AAT. It then discusses which types of cases would benefit most from this type of therapy.
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"The use of animals as part of therapy is a fairly recent phenomena. Many different kinds of animals are used in pet therapy programs and it is used for a multitude of purposes. The main client populations that benefit from the programs are the disabled (mentally or physically) and the elderly although there are other populations served such as the terminally ill and abused children. Because the use of animals in therapy is new, many questions are left unanswered or people are just unaware that it even exists."
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Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs (AAT), 2005.
A closer look at the new phenomenon of AAT used by health care professionals.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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Research shows that animal assisted therapy, or AAT, is a cheaper, more effective therapeutic process in helping many different kinds of people. As with all therapy programs, there are many pros and cons, which are covered in this paper. The paper also examines the many resources available and presents some general guidelines on how to start such a program.
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"The final disadvantage of AAT is that insurance companies do not recognize it as a stand-alone treatment option. They do reimburse facilities for the use of the therapy. The insurance companies only reimburse if the AAT is used in conjunction with traditional treatment programs (Klotter). A national AAT program called Delta Society does cover the liability of registered volunteers - called Pet Partners. However, if the Pet Partners are professionals, the society does not cover them."
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Animal Therapy with Elderly Patients, 2004.
This paper reviews the current literature regarding the use of animal-assisted therapy to help elderly people deal with depression.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper analyzes various studies that deal with the success or failure of animal therapy with the elderly. The treatment discussed is, specifically, the use of domestic and farm animals in helping elderly people deal with depression that is a consequence of their lack of independence.
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"For many elderly citizens, the problems of aging can be compounded by depression -- an illness that affects the body as well as the mind. A major depression affects people's ability to work, study, sleep, eat and enjoy activities that they once found pleasurable. Symptoms include persistent feelings of sadness and anxiety, which can compound other physical illnesses as well."
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Animal Therapy, 1995.
Examines the effectiveness of using dogs to enhance the patient's (inmates, children, elderly) emotional well-being.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 11 sources, $ 79.95
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"Introduction
Levinson (1984) defines animal therapy as a single process that introduces a companion animal into the life of a person in order to enhance his/her emotional well-being. Regarding the therapeutic effect of these animals, Levinson reports that these animals can be used for diverse therapeutic purposes. The four most common uses for animal therapy are said to be using the animals as:
(1) as a psychotherapeutic adjunct (patient interacts with an animal either during or in between therapeutic sessions),
(2) as the sole therapist (patient interacts only with animals and does not receive human counseling/psychotherapy),
(3) as a catalytic agent for change (animal is introduced into the therapeutic intervention at a moment when a patient is ..."
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Gestalt Therapy and Behavior Therapy, 2006.
An analysis of Gestalt therapy and behavior therapy.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper reviews and analyzes Gestalt and behavior therapy. According to the paper, Gestalt therapy is a psychological system that stresses integration of body and mind factors by developing self-awareness and personal responsibility. The paper goes on to discuss behavior therapy, stating that there are several approaches to cognitive-behavioral therapy, including rational emotive behavior therapy, rational behavior therapy, rational living therapy, cognitive therapy and dialectic behavior therapy.
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"Therefore, the therapeutic process encourages the client to interact with the environment, as a group, as an individual, and on many different levels, with different techniques, from using battacca bats to whack furniture, to imaging and interacting with the image in their mind by conversing with it out loud. The techniques used in therapy vary as widely as the therapists and clients, from principles based on Holism, Field theory, figure formation, organismic, the concept of the Now and "unfinished business." The therapist dialogues with warmth and caring, yet remains "invisible," as the client is encouraged to interact with the field (environment). The client must think of him- or herself as an abstract area in a limitless "field," thus, therapy is "unpredictable," or follows moment to moment dictum. (Doermann, 2002)"
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Animal Rights/Animal Liberation, 1999.
Defends the ethical basis for the animal rights movement in their fight against the use of animals in research, based on ecocentric philosophy.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 16 sources, $ 95.95
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Serious questions have been raised about the ethical justification of the use of animals in research designed to benefit human beings. Moral condemnation for the use of animals to benefit humans, however, is not the principal point of such questions. The issue of the use of animals in research is an integral part of the framework of animal rights/animal liberation within the larger structure of environmental ethics. This research defends the ethical framework of animal rights/ animal liberation. The primary focus in this defense is on the use of animals in research designed to benefit human beings
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"ANIMAL RIGHTS/ANIMAL LIBERATION: AN ETHICAL DEFENSE
Introduction
Serious questions have been raised about the ethical justification of the use of animals in research designed to benefit human beings. Moral condemnation for the use of animals to benefit humans, however, is not the principal point of such questions. The issue of the use of animals in research is an integral part of the framework of animal rights/animal liberation within the larger structure of environmental ethics. This research defends the ethical framework of animal rights/ animal liberation. The primary focus in this defense is on the use of animals in research designed to benefit human beings.
The Ethical Basis of Animal Rights/Animal Liberation ..."
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Family Therapy & Art Therapy, 1987.
Describes & compares approaches & suggests possible integration. Discusses founders, concepts, techniques and results.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 111.95
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" Family therapist, Walter Kempler, worked for a brief time with pioneering Gestalt therapist Fritz Perls who greatly influenced the development of Kempler's concepts of dealing with whole families in therapeutic situations. Although the two agreed on many principles, Kempler finally parted professional company with Perls on the issue of the therapist's involvement in the sessions. Perls thought that the therapist should be outside the immediate encounter, and Kempler believed that the therapist should not hide behind any device whatsoever (Kempler, 1973, p. 13).
Kempler, Perls, and others important in the field of family work--Virginia Satir and Murray Bowen--held that the family constellation is the most valuable and appropriate unit for(...)"
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Pet Therapy, 2002.
Examines the benefits of animal assisted therapy to patients within the healthcare industry.
1,736 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) has a long, but undocumented history. It is only within the last half of the twentieth century that research and professional response been conducted on the use of animals in therapy. The paper discusses how pet-facilitated therapy is used successfully in a wide range of settings including coronary patients, hospitalized psychiatric patients, emotionally disturbed youth and the elderly, both in outpatient and institutional settings. The paper also discusses the theoretical and practical implications of AAT as well as research and empirical studies on the topic.
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"A further attempt to establish a firm scientific basis for AAT was a study, in 1999, of 18 dogs and 18 humans in which all had their neurochemicals and mean arterial pressure measured. The study, an unpublished PhD thesis for the University of South Africa, compared the effects of quiet reading with those of human-animal interaction and showed that the activities were almost equally effective in relieving human stress (as measured by increases in oxytoxin, prolactin, and endorphin levels). Critics of this study, however, point to the small sample size and question its validity when applied generally (Stanley-Hermanns & Miller, 2002)."
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Reality Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, 2004.
Compares and contrasts two different schools of thought on counseling.
5,400 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 191.95
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This paper takes a look at Reality therapy and client-centered therapy, comparing and contrasting the approach that each therapy takes to counseling. The paper discusses humanistic theories and self-actualization, as well as the theories of Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers. The paper also talks about the fundamental task of all therapists.
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"Humanistic theories and related therapies including client-centered or person-centered therapy regard people as unique, self-determined and worthy of respect and see human development as guided by a variety of human needs. Key humanistic theorists include Abraham Maslow and Carl Rogers, both of whom take a holistic view of human growth that attempts to account for all of the diverse aspects of human experience. Humanistic theories propose that individuals pursue self-actualization and the acquisition of unconditional positive regard..."
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Animal Effects on Human Mood, 2005.
A look at how animals can have a positive and uplifting effect on their human owners in the home, the workplace and therapy and rehabilitation programs.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper discusses the psychological effects that animals, specifically pets, have on their human owners. According to this paper, such benefits include lowered stress and depression, greater happiness and a plethora of physical health effects and improvements. This paper also reviews the positive incorporation of animals into therapy and rehabilitation programs, as well as the general workplace.
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The Use of Animals in George Orwell's "Animal Farm", 2001.
This paper looks at George Orwell's novel, "Animal Farm."
1,105 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper is an in-depth examination of George Orwell's use of animal characters in his novel, "Animal Farm." The use of animals as metaphor is also detailed. The author looks at the political environment at the time the book was written and at the message the author was trying to convey to his readers.
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"Animals are not simply seen as innocent. Common stereotypes about animals tie into their roles in the story nicely. For example, in many countries pigs are often seen as lazy and greedy animals that like to hog resources. Fittingly, in the novel we are told that first the milk and apples, prized delicacies among the animals, were taken by the pigs, with the false explanation that ?milk and apples (this has been proved by Science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig? (27). Later, the pigs award themselves the privilege of waking up an hour after all the other animals and sleeping in ?very comfortable beds?, and they again spread propaganda and create false reasons for their actions (50)."
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 2006.
An overview of cognitive behavior therapy, focusing on the roles of the therapist and patient and how it compares to other therapies used in psychology.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 6 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper discusses cognitive behavioral therapy and the elements of its practice. It also explores the therapist and patient roles of cognitive behavioral therapy, and how it relates to other therapies currently used in psychology. Adlerian therapy, person centered therapy, existential therapy, Gestalt therapy, reality therapy, solution oriented brief therapy, multi-modal therapy, feminist therapy, and rational emotion behavior therapy are discussed and contrasted to traditional cognitive behavioral therapy. Through these comparisons a focus on the central characteristics of these therapies is evident, providing a framework for patients and professionals to determine which therapy would be most effective for the needs of particular patients.
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A Person-Centered Therapy to Weight Loss, 2006.
This paper discusses person-centered therapy and how it may be used to assist people with weight loss objectives.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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Weight issues are a concern of millions of people within the country on a daily basis. Physicians have repeatedly warned Americans that being overweight can create serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. Yet, although this common information exists, obesity remains a national health concern and does not appear to be diminishing to any significant degree. This may be because many overweight individuals excessively eat in response to emotional upheaval in their lives. When pressure is applied from outside sources to loose weight, the emotional tension becomes even more severe, causing more weight to be gained and obesity to appear to be permanent in the individual's life. This paper examines person-centered therapy as an approach to assisting people with weight loss.
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Brief Therapy, 2002.
This paper is an extensive review of Brief therapy (?Solution-Focused Brief Therapy?), which uses practical strategies to help clients make significant positive changes in their lives in a relatively short period of time.
2,280 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper states that Brief Therapy contrasts markedly with the psychoanalytic approaches because Brief Therapy focuses on what is going on in the client?s life at the time of the therapy and does not delve into the subconscious or early childhood experiences. The paper also reviews Gestalt Therapy and cognitive therapy and their relationship to Brief therapy. The paper is well researched.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Implementation
When is Brief Therapy Appropriate?
When Brief Therapy Is Not Appropriate?
Related Research
Questions Raised by Brief Therapy
What Do We Need to Know about Brief Therapy?
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"Therapists who use brief therapy have specific tasks to accomplish with their clients. They have to learn skills and techniques used with solution-focused therapies. It helps for them to be open to new ideas regarding how to guide people to actively make changes in their lives. They need to be able to use several approaches with skill and flexibility, as a client may become stuck and need an innovative way to move forward."
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