Creature Comfort: Animals That Heal - Couverture souple

Graham, Bernie

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0684851636 ISBN 13 : 9780684851631

Editeur : Simon & Schuster Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The beneficial effect of animals on humans has been known for centuries. This text looks at all aspects of Animal Assisted Therapy, including the theories behind it, to provide both a practical guide and emotional journey.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The beneficial effect of animals on humans has been known for centuries. It is only recently, however, that more scientific studies have been set up to assess the 'furry factor'. We now know that people are statistically less likely to suffer an early heart attack if they have a pet, and that stroking an animal actually reduces stress levels. Projects like Guide Dogs for the Blind and Riding for the Disabled are also familiar to many and are recognised as doing sterling work.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg. 'Animal Assisted Therapy', as it is known, is going from strength to strength and gaining recognition from mainstream medicine. There is a burgeoning amount of research being put into the extraordinary effect dolphins can have on children with a range of physical and mental impairments. Numerous animal schemes have been set up, including one where dogs have been trained to help disabled people with household tasks. Cats and dogs, even rabbits, are taken into hospitals to offer comfort and be cuddled by patients. People with severe epilepsy can lead near normal lives with dogs who possess the intriguing ability to predict a major seizure.
Written with warmth, humour, but above all compassion, CREATURE COMFORT looks at all aspects of Animal Assisted Therapy, including the theories behind it, to provide both a practical guide and emotional journal. A must for pet lovers, health care workers and those who wish to benefit from this most holistic of therapies.

Biographie de l'auteur

Bernie Graham is an Environmental Psychologist who has worked with people with severe mental health problems for many years. He has presented his studies on the healing properties of animals to international conferences at the University of Cambridge. He is a member of the executive committee of SCAS - the Society for Companion Animal Studies - and has already appeared on television on KILROY as an expert on our relationship with animals.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Simon & Schuster Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0684851636
• ISBN 13: 9780684851631
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 352
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible