The Role of Companion Animals in Counseling and Psychology

The human health benefits derived from relationships with companion animals has attracted an abundance of scientific interest and research. However, there is a need for theoretical conceptualizations in order to understand the healing benefits of human-animal interactions. The goal of this book is to seek these answers and the how and why companion animals play a role in counseling and psychology. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with three psychologists who use animals in thei