The Section on Human Animal Interaction: Research & Practice, of Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association is dedicated to professional and scholarly activities that advance the understanding of human-animal interactions as they relate to psychology.

As part of Society of Counseling Psychology's (and Counseling Psychology) long-standing commitment to inclusion and social justice, we are continually examining our policies, structures, procedures, and practices to ensure that they align with our values and commitments. More specifically, this commitment remains focused on dismantling anti-Black racism and disrupting how whiteness and white supremacy show up in our division in ways that are known and unknown. This commitment is steeped in the belief that anti-Black racism is endemic to this country, psychology, and the field of counseling psychology and that it is our responsibility to combat the individual actions and structures that perpetuate anti-Black racism, as well as other types of racism, marginalization, and harms that are done to those who are underserved, under-resourced, and rendered invisible.

The American Psychological Association’s Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Section (Division 17, Section 13) is committed to celebrating the rich diversity of people, animals, and our shared relationships. We strive to provide our membership with accessible, culturally relevant resources and opportunities to contribute. Please let us know where any gaps may exist; we value your perspective and acknowledge that we have much to learn in engaging and elevating the many voices of the HAI fields.