[Audio] IC11 Short Course 18 – Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT): Exploring a Brief Effective Alternative to Traditional Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy – Dale Klein-Kennedy

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:

1. Describe AAT and EAP.
2. Describe how AAT and EAP are brief and increase the effectiveness of psychotherapy.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*