References
1. As defined by Pet Partners, formerly known as Delta Society. Pet Partners is a non-profit organization that registers therapy dogs and other therapy animal pets including horses, cats, rabbits, and birds. Visit Pet Partners’ website at https://petpartners.org.
2. CAMFT Code of Ethics, Part I, Section 3.8
3. Stewart, L.A. Chang, C.Y. Parker, L.K., & Grubbs, N. (2016). Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network.
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5. Stewart, L.A. Chang, C.Y. Parker, L.K., & Grubbs, N. (2016). Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network.
6. CAMFT Code of Ethics, Part I, Section 1.5.2
7. CAMFT Code of Ethics, Part I, Section 1.5
8. Stewart, L.A. Chang, C.Y. Parker, L.K., & Grubbs, N. (2016). Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling Competencies. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association, Animal-Assisted Therapy in Mental Health Interest Network.
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