Abstract:Rehabilitation psychology is based on the biopsychosocial model of health and thus includes attention to psychosocial support needs after loss of somatic functions. Human-animal interaction may augment several kinds of treatment and support. Both fields are relatively new, and their intersection has been sparsely explored. This article introduces the fields, elaborates on three intersections between them, and discusses psychologists' roles in these. The elaborations are based on reviews and exemplars of contri… Show more
“…The authors explore the dog park as a supportive social environment that benefits the well-being of both the dog and its caregivers. Hansen and Glintborg (2023) explore how Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) may improve therapeutic…”
Section: The Second Apa Animal Summitmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The authors explore the dog park as a supportive social environment that benefits the well-being of both the dog and its caregivers. Hansen and Glintborg (2023) explore how Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) may improve therapeutic interventions in the context of rehabilitation psychology, with an emphasis on educating psychologists in taking a more “biopsychosocial” perspective. Finally, Trevathan-Minnis et al (2023) advocate for the professionalization of the emerging field of HAI so that we might make better-informed decisions collectively as professionals working with animals. Animals and therapy .…”
Section: This Special Issue On “Human–animal Relations”mentioning
“…The authors explore the dog park as a supportive social environment that benefits the well-being of both the dog and its caregivers. Hansen and Glintborg (2023) explore how Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) may improve therapeutic…”
Section: The Second Apa Animal Summitmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The authors explore the dog park as a supportive social environment that benefits the well-being of both the dog and its caregivers. Hansen and Glintborg (2023) explore how Human–Animal Interaction (HAI) may improve therapeutic interventions in the context of rehabilitation psychology, with an emphasis on educating psychologists in taking a more “biopsychosocial” perspective. Finally, Trevathan-Minnis et al (2023) advocate for the professionalization of the emerging field of HAI so that we might make better-informed decisions collectively as professionals working with animals. Animals and therapy .…”
Section: This Special Issue On “Human–animal Relations”mentioning
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