
what we address
We address the role of the human-animal bond in empathy development, the ability to form and express attachments, reaction to grief and loss, the challenges of aging, and other developmental passages throughout the lifespan.
We also address the ways in which human interaction with animals promotes health, the role of animal-assisted therapies in prevention and intervention programs in a variety of settings, Violence prevention as it relates to the link between animal abuse and family, juvenile, and community violence, Training programs on topics such as pet grief counseling, assessment and treatment of animal abuse, as well as counseling programs to address the needs of veterinary students, animal shelter volunteers, and animal rescue workers.
past webinars
APA HAI Members have access to webinars.
Click here to become a member of the HAI Section of the APA & to sign up for the Human Animal Interaction Bulletin.