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Healing Companions: Ordinary Dogs and Their Extraordinary Power to Transform Livesby Jane Miller
Synopses & ReviewsBook News Annotation:A licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist explains how
psychiatric service dogs can help those living with chronic mental
illness, e.g., veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder. The book
includes sample service dog cards, U.S. laws protecting the rights of
people with disabilities who have trained service animals,
compatibility profiles of breeds, an article about Miller's work,
glossary, resources, and photos.
Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:As the more than 65 million dog owners in America will attest, there's something about the presence of a dog that inspires confidence, nurtures emotional well-being, and brings out the best in ourselves. But for some people, the presence of a dog can do even more.
Written by the leading expert in an emerging new field of therapy, Healing Companions is the first book to detail how dogs are increasingly benefiting those who suffer from a range of emotional ills, from eating disorders and anxiety to agoraphobia, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
Healing Companions will teach you: What criteria to consider when choosing the right dog for you. What kind of training service dogs require. What to expect and how to respond when you take a service dog out in public. How a dog can compliment other forms of therapy. How to navigate the procedural regulations that apply to a service dog. And much more. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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