Date of Award
Summer 2013
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
Advisor
Dr. Janett Naylor
Abstract
Equine-facilitated psychotherapy is a type of animal-assisted intervention that has potential to be an effective therapeutic modality in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. It is theorized that a meaningful relationship is formed between client and horse; this relationship is thought to inspire meaningful change in the client. The current study found evidence of human-equine bonds and determined they can be measured quantitatively using adapted bonding scales. This study also explored variables that may impact bonds formed between clients and horse co-therapists. Finally, a potential correlation between the strength of the bond and the severity of symptoms over the course of therapy was investigated.
Rights
Copyright 2013 Carla K. Sloan-Brown
Recommended Citation
Sloan-Brown, Carla K., "Measuring Bonds in Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy" (2013). Master's Theses. 97.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/97
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