HUMAN AND ANIMAL
PROGRAMMES OF INTERACTION
Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a goal directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. Animal-assisted therapy is delivered and/or directed by health or human service providers working within the scope of their profession. Animal-assisted therapy is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function. Animal-assisted therapy is provided in a variety of settings, and may be group or individual in nature. The process is documented and evaluated.
- American Veterinary Medical Association
WHO WE ARE
HAPI (human and animal programmes of interaction) is a community interest company (C.I.C.) based in Glasgow.
Fiona is a fully qualified and GTCS registered teacher. She has experience in working
with nursery, primary, additional support and complex needs children.
Fiona has gained her Counselling Skills Certificate and is working towards her (post-graduate)
Level 1 in Animal Assisted Play Therapy.
Boudicca is one of three therapy rabbits. She has been carefully selected from a breeder in
Edinburgh for her petite size, confidence and playful personality.
Boudicca has worked in schools for around 4 years with Fiona.
Velvet is Boudicca’s best friend. They are inseparable and as such Velvet will travel to schools with Bouddica but does not work therapeutically with the children due to his shy nature.
Fluffy Muldoon is the most recent addition to the HAPI family. She is currently being assessed for her suitability in working with children in schools.
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RESEARCH LINKS
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Animal-Assisted Therapy for Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Dogs - our best friends when it comes to mental health therapy
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Reduction of State-anxiety by Petting Animals in a Controlled Laboratory Experiment
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Exploring Animal-Assisted Programs with Children in School and Therapeutic Contexts
OUR SERVICES
Animal Assisted Education
“Animal-assisted education (AAE) is a planned and structured intervention directed and/or delivered by educational and related service professional with specific academic or educational goals” (American Veterinary Medical Association)
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HAPI offers sensory-story telling sessions, where the children hear much loved stories and then meet the animals from the story. (Subject to availability).
CASE STUDIES AND TESTIMONIALS
Bunny Buddy's Programme
The vast majority of children involved benefitted from the programme very much and have built self-confidence and an awareness of the needs and feelings of others through it. Fiona is very adaptable and accommodating to the children with challenging behaviours that were involved. It is a fantastic opportunity for children to be part of.
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- Mrs Fleming (Nurture Teacher) Sandaig Primary School
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