Resources and Research
You’ll find foundational white papers in AAI, including those on animal-related engagement, AAI in professionalized settings, empirical benefits of the human-animal bond, and more.
Resources
Therapy Dog Talk Podcast and Instagram Live Sherrie Rohde, the host of the Therapy Dog Talk Podcast and AAAIP member, speaks with Dr. Taylor Chastain Griffin, Executive Director of AAAIP and the National Director of AAI Advancement at Pet Partners. Listen now.
The Importance of Supporting AAI Professionals
A conversation with Dr. Aubrey Fine, author of the Handbook on Animal-Assisted Therapy. Available on Facebook or YouTube.
Having served as one of the most influential field leaders helping professionals learn how to safely integrate therapy animals into their practice, Dr. Aubrey Fine has a long history of advocacy and expertise in the AAI space. Dr. Fine talks about his journey working with therapy animals while also discussing the importance of coming together as professionals to advance the field. Whether you’ve been an AAI professional for years or are just getting started, this conversation will help identify the roles each of us can take in promoting AAI that takes place in professional settings. |
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The AAAIP Competencies
This document outlines attitudes, knowledge, skills, and abilities for the professional AAI practitioner. Whether you plan to incorporate your own animal or partner with a paraprofessional or volunteer to bring AAI to your clients, the competencies articulate that which is specific to AAI in addition to the competencies unique to your vocation. View the AAAIP Competencies.
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AAI Resources
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