Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions (New Directions in the Human-Animal Bond)
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Book Synopsis: Through practical, real-life examples, Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions provides guidance to any person working with animals in any setting. Facilities that have volunteers who work independently are in the greatest need of competent handlers, yet many of those facilities accept handlers with only proof of animal vaccinations. Other facilities accept an evaluation of the animal-handler team without knowing whether that evaluation relates to their facility or client dynamics. Both of these problems easily can be remedied with basic guidance.
Howie brings more than thirty years of experience as an AAI provider, coordinator, and mental health therapist to bear on the topic of competence for animal handlers. In a friendly, easy-to-read style, she clearly explains the need for competencies while identifying broad categories currently in use. She then outlines training that addresses those competencies based on individual facility and client dynamics. She further describes one model for easily integrating competency assessment into an interview and provides a form for documenting the competency assessment. Additionally, Howie addresses how to deal with problems that can arise in program management.
Anyone who reads this book will come away with the knowledge and confidence to assess handlers' competence.
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Are you working with animals in any setting? Looking for guidance to ensure that your handlers are competent in animal-assisted interventions? Look no further! Introducing "Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions" - the ultimate resource for anyone in need of practical, real-life examples and expert guidance. Our book provides essential training to help you assess your handlers' competencies based on your specific facility and client dynamics. Don't settle for accepting handlers based solely on proof of vaccinations or generic evaluations. Take control of your program with this invaluable resource.
Written by Howie, an AAI provider, coordinator, and mental health therapist with over thirty years of experience, this book is packed with insights and strategies you won't find anywhere else. Howie breaks down the need for competencies and identifies the broad categories currently in use. But that's not all! Howie also presents a model for integrating competency assessment into the interview process, ensuring that your facility hires only the most capable and qualified handlers.
But what if problems arise in program management? Don't worry, Howie's got you covered. She addresses common challenges and provides practical solutions to keep your program running smoothly and effectively. With the knowledge and confidence gained from this book, you'll be equipped to assess handlers' competence with ease.
Don't miss out on this game-changing resource for animal-assisted interventions. Take the first step towards excellence today. Get your copy of "Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions" now - your animals and clients deserve the best!
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