Therapy Dogs in a School Setting

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cityu.schoolSchool of Education and Leadership
cityu.siteVancouver, BC
cityu.site.countryCanada
dc.contributor.authorMoen, Robyn
dc.date.accessioned2022-04-29T22:56:17Z
dc.date.available2022-04-29T22:56:17Z
dc.date.issued2021-12
dc.description.abstractWith the prevalence of mental health issues among students, schools are beginning to look at alternative therapeutic methods to reach a great number of them. Animal intervention programs have been shown to provide a variety of advantages, including improved social-emotional well-being, academic performance, and students' physical and psychological health. For some students, having a connection to someone or something is essential in increasing their general well-being, the feeling of self-worth, and academic performance. The purpose of this capstone is to review the literature on the benefits that therapy dogs in the classroom can have. Many children find having a dog at school exciting. It can ease students' concerns, reduce tension, and teach them new skills. I propose an animal-assisted therapeutic program run through the counselling office. It is hoped that through dogs in schools, students will be supported in academics, behavioural matters, and mental health concerns.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/1749
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectanimal-assisted therapy
dc.subjectanimal exploitation
dc.subjectattachment theory
dc.subjectanxiety
dc.subjectassisted interventions
dc.subjectcognitive behavior therapy (CBT)
dc.subjectdepression
dc.subjectattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
dc.subjectethics
dc.subjectgeneralized anxiety disorder
dc.subjecthyperkinetic disorders
dc.subjectmindfulness
dc.subjectoxytocin
dc.subjectpsychological development
dc.subjectpanic attacks
dc.subjectplay therapy
dc.subjectphobias
dc.subjectself-regulation
dc.subjectstigma
dc.subjecttherapy dog
dc.titleTherapy Dogs in a School Setting
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineSchool Counseling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster in Teaching
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