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  • Front cover; Title page; Copyright page; ABOUT THE EDITOR; Table of contents; FOREWORD; PREFACE; SECTION I: Conceptualization of the Animal-Human Bond: The Foundation for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy; CHAPTER 1: Animal-Assisted Interventions in Historical Perspective; CHAPTER 2: Animal-Assisted Interventions in Mental Health: Definitions and Theoretical Foundations; CHAPTER 3: New and Old Perspectives on the Therapeutic Effects of Animals and Nature; CHAPTER 4: Animals as Social Supports: Insights for Understanding Animal-Assisted Therapy.
  • CHAPTER 5: Community Context and Psychosocial Benefits of Animal CompanionshipCHAPTER 6: The Animal-Human Bond: Health and Wellness; SECTION II: Animal-Assisted Therapy: Conceptual Model and Guidelines for Quality Assurance; CHAPTER 7: The Art of Animal Selection for Animal-Assisted Activity and Therapy Programs; CHAPTER 8: Designing and Implementing Animal-Assisted Therapy Programs in Health and Mental Health Organizations; SECTION III: Best Practices in.