Psychological Issues of Attachment And Wellbeing Flashcards
What is AAT
Animal assisted therapy by professionals in the context of defined therapeutic goals
What is AAA?
Animal assisted activities- non professional not designed for a specific patient
Benefits of Animal Assisted Interventions?
Primary anecdotal but a number of controlled studies exist
Self Psychology includes what 2 terms?
Self
Self object
Animals serve self object needs with what 3 relationships?
Mirroring
Idealized
Twinship
When is sense of self developed ?
Infancy
Self definition
Core of the personality, sense of well being and self esteem
Self object
External person, animal, thing, object or experience that supports or provides cohesion to a person’s sense of self
Mirroring
Self object provides owner with affirmation, positive self esteem and love
Idealized
Pride, admired or respected with self object
Twinship
“soulmate”
Hoarding
Archaic self object relationship animals viewed as an extension of the self needs and desires unable to be met
Benefits of bond to kids
Aid in social development, teach responsibility
Benefits to bond in adolescents
Cope with emotional turmoil and help treat behavioral issues
Benefits to bond in adults
Play mate, confidant, stability and increase physical health
