Therapeutic Value of Equine-Human Bonding in Recovery from Trauma

Datos Bibliográficos

ID7654482
AutoresJan Yorke (0000-0003-4840-7873, Georgian College, Ontario, Canada), Cindy Adams (0000-0003-2390-4347, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada), Nick Coady (Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada)
Año2008
Volumen21
Número1
Páginas17-30
Fecha de publicación2008-03-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaAnthrozoös (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0892-7936 • E-ISSN: 1753-0377
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.2752/089279308x274038
OpenAlexW1970840871
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas12
Referencias citadas25

Although most human-animal bond research has focused on relationships between humans and pets, animals have been used for therapeutic purposes in a variety of settings. Therapeutic riding programs have demonstrated a positive impact on quality of life for people with disabilities. Equine-facilitated psychotherapy is a promising approach to address self-esteem, depression, and other emotional or psychological problems. Restoration of the trauma victim's capacity for recovery hinges on provision of safety and development of trust, self-esteem, and self-efficacy. Thus, recovery from trauma represents an ideal context for exploring the therapeutic impact of equine–human relationships. The six participants in this study recognized that their pre-existing relationships with horses were therapeutic during recovering from trauma, defined as sufficient to have caused significant change in the participant's life. Semi-structured interviews and video-tapes of horse–rider interaction were used to describe the nature of the equine–human bond and its contribution to recovery from trauma. The equine–human bonds described by participants have parallels both with important elements of therapeutic alliances between professionals and clients and with the positive impact of relationship factors on client outcome

Animal welfare · Animal-assisted therapy · Context (archaeology · Parallels · Pet therapy · Psychotherapist · Therapeutic relationship · Child Therapy and Development · Engineering · Human-Animal Interaction Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Veterinary Practice and Education Studies · Clinical Psychology