TIPs: Types of Therapy > Pet Therapy
Pet therapy, or Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) refers to the use of animals in therapy as part of the treatment process. Animal Assisted Therapy ( AAT ) attempts to improve a human’s physical, social, emotional, and/or cognitive functioning (Wesley, 2006). Read our tips about Pet Therapy and see what resources are available at the Center for Growth in Philadelphia.
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Pet therapy, or Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) refers to the use of animals in therapy as part of the treatment process. Animal Assisted Therapy ( AAT ) attempts to improve a human’s physical, social, emotional continue reading
