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Najlepszy przyjaciel człowieka. Pies w roli terapeuty
The man’s best friend. Dog as a therapist

Author(s): Marta Bagnowska
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Psychology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: dog therapy; rehabilitation; social readaptation

Summary/Abstract: The development of dog therapy, as a rehabilitation form based on special type of relationship connecting two different species: human being and dog, was described. Historical approach was used to present potential of dog therapy in social adaptation and readaptation of persons physically and/or intellectually disabled as well as its potential in treating different kinds of emotional distress.

  • Issue Year: 12/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 108-121
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish