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1	Animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy/learning in Canada: surveying the current state of the field, its practitioners, and its practices Schlote, Sarah M. 02 July 2009 (has links) Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) and equine-assisted therapy/learning (EAT/L) are innovative techniques in counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, coaching, and other personal growth interventions. Although this field has experienced tremendous growth in the United States, very little is known about its Canadian equivalent. The purpose of this study was therefore to examine the current state of AAT and EAT/L in Canada, by conducting a national, bilingual (English and French) survey of helping professionals who involve animals in their practices. A total of 131 questionnaires were retained for analysis. The results of this study suggest that the field is very diverse, with a multitude of confusing terms and expressions, varying levels of education and training, and disagreement on how different practices are defined, resulting in a fragmented, confusing and inconsistent appearance. Recommendations for the evolution of the field and suggestions for future research are provided. animal-assisted therapy equine-facilitated psychotherapy equine-assisted therapy animal-facilitated therapy equine-facilitated experiential learning equine-assisted psychotherapy equine-assisted learning Canada ethics standards of practice survey zoothérapie thérapie assistée par l'animal thérapie facilitée par le cheval pet-facilitated therapy mental health counselling psychotherapy coaching education helping professions social work personal development experiential learning alternative care animal-assisted interventions therapeutic farms

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Animal-assisted therapy and equine-assisted therapy/learning in Canada: surveying the current state of the field, its practitioners, and its practices