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Pet-assisted psychotherapy.

M S Mason1, C B Hagan

  • 1Department of Social Work, California State University, Long Beach 90840-0902, USA.

Psychological Reports
|September 9, 1999
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Psychotherapists find using pets in therapy effective for various mental health issues across different client groups and settings. This pet-assisted psychotherapy approach is seen as efficient and beneficial in clinical practice.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Counseling

Background:

  • Mental disorders significantly impact individuals' well-being.
  • Psychotherapy is a primary treatment modality for mental health conditions.
  • The integration of non-traditional elements into therapy is an area of ongoing exploration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how psychotherapists utilize pets in clinical practice.
  • To understand psychotherapists' attitudes toward pet-assisted psychotherapy.
  • To describe the application of pets in treating clients with mental disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study design.
  • Semi-structured interviews with 13 master and doctoral level practitioners.

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  • Participants included professionals from social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology, and psychiatry.

    • Main Results:

    • Psychotherapists consistently reported positive experiences with pet-assisted psychotherapy.
    • The technique was described as effective and efficient.
    • Applicable across a wide range of clinical problems, age groups, and practice settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Pet-assisted psychotherapy is viewed as a valuable and versatile therapeutic tool.
    • Further research may explore specific mechanisms and optimal implementation strategies.
    • The integration of animals in therapy settings shows promise for enhancing treatment outcomes.