Christina Strayer Thornton – Animal-Assisted Interventions: Incorporating Animals in Therapeutic Goals & Treatment

[Instant Download] – Immediately deliver the download link after receiving the paymentPurchase Christina Strayer Thornton – Animal-Assisted Interventions: Incorporating Animals in Therapeutic Goals & Treatment courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41Faculty:Christina Strayer ThorntonDuration:5 Hours 45 MinutesFormat:Audio and VideoCopyright:Mar 16, 2017 Manual (2.45 MB) 56 Pages Available after Purchase OutlineBrief OverviewHuman-animal emotional bondTherapy animal vs. service animal vs. emotional support animalAnimal-assisted therapy vs. animal-assisted activitiesHandler vs. therapistMindfulness of Animals and How it Helps the Human BrainThe neuroscience of the human-animal bondWhy zebras don’t get ulcersAnimal-assisted interventions without an animalThe Legal LandscapeFour federal laws that impact animal-assisted interventionsClient rights and when not to involve an animalInformed consentEvidence-Based Interventions and Treatment Goals/Outcomes:PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety and depressionTapping technique via pettingBreathing techniques to relax and calmEmpower self-efficacyIncrease socializationIncrease motivation and goal settingMindfulness exercises with animalsAttachment Disorders and Conduct DisorderStrategies to build trust and strengthen the therapeutic allianceStructured play to share emotions/cognitionsIdentifying with therapy animal’s narrativeAnimal commands to develop norms of behaviorsInterventions that provide emotional support and enhance quality of lifeAutism Spectrum Disorder and ADHDSocial skills via role play and conversing with the therapy animalAnimals as mirrors to internal statesImprove sensory sensitivity through AATIncrease confidence in clientsAnimals facilitating relaxation strategiesImpulse control via body cues/narrativesPairing AAT with Other Evidence-Based TherapiesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)Gestalt TherapyComponents of Animal-Assisted InterventionProtocol for introducing animal and clientInteraction techniques for client and animalClosure, documentation and secure liability insuranceBecome an Animal-Assisted TherapistAnimal qualifications/characteristics and choosing your therapy animalTools to assess therapy animal’s temperament, limitations and stress levelsK-9 training and AAT certification programsCompassion fatigue: your therapy animal as a support systemTelemental health: Incorporate your animal in distance video-conferencingFacultyChristina Strayer Thornton, Ed.D, LPC, CCTP, AAT Related seminars and products: 1 Christina Strayer Thornton, Ed.D, LPC, CCTP, AAT, is a licensed practicing counselor with three therapy dogs of her own. Dr. Strayer Thornton and her canine co-therapists work with individuals with trauma, ADHD, autism, PTSD and many others. Her therapy animals are rescues who have experienced trauma and Dr. Strayer Thornton uses their stories to provide hope to clients. She is writing a treatment manual pairing Adlerian Techniques with AAT. Dr. Strayer Thornton obtained her Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Argosy University, Sarasota, FL. Her dissertation work was based on Animal-Assisted Therapy and the benefits to at risk youth. Dr. Strayer Thornton works as an adjunct professor at Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC.Dr. Strayer Thornton obtained her Certified Counselor in Trauma Procedures (CCTP) from the International Association of Trauma and her Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development with a concentration in School Counseling K-12 from Radford University, Radford, VA. While there, she presented research on the benefits of AAT for Exceptional Children for a graduate forum. Dr. Strayer Thornton has a background in special education and taught 6th-7th grade Special Education with the Carroll County Public School System, Carroll County, VA. Dr. Strayer Thornton worked with all types of populations in her work as an elementary school counselor for 12 years as well. While employed as a school counselor, she obtained her National Board Certified Teacher certification (NBCT) with a concentration in Early Childhood through Young Adulthood. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her co-therapists, cooking, kayaking and volunteering in her community.Speaker Disclosure:Financial: Christina Strayer maintains a private practice. She is an adjunct professor at Campbell University. She has an employment relationship with One-Eighty Counseling. Dr. Strayer receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.Nonfinancial: Christina Strayer has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose. Salepage: https://catalog.pesi.com//item/animalassisted-interventions-incorporating-animals-therapeutic-goals-treatment-19711Archive: https://archive.ph/wip/2NTIyPurchase Christina Strayer Thornton – Animal-Assisted Interventions: Incorporating Animals in Therapeutic Goals & Treatment courses at here with PRICE $219.99 $41