Animal companionship has been a source of comfort and relief from suffering throughout history. For over 40 years, pet therapy has been a subject of study for nursing and other health care disciplines concerned with emotional well-being and quality of life. There are numerous organizations and types of pet therapy, such as animal-assisted activities, animal-assisted […]
Healing & Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health
Healing and Wholeness: Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Mental Health provides a comprehensive overview of complementary and alternative treatments for mental health, with information and research on their effectiveness for treating specific disorders. Twenty-two chapters document research and the current practice of using complementary and alternative therapies in treating a number of disorders, including depression, […]
Getting Through the Loss of a Pet
The loss of a pet is like the loss of a close family member to many people. For some, the loss of a pet can be felt even more tragically and more acutely than the loss of a person. This can happen because our pets live relatively short lives. For many of us who love […]