Human-Animal Bonds II: The Role of Pets in Family Systems and Family Therapy

被引：184
作者：
Walsh, Froma [1 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Chicago, Ctr Family Hlth, Chicago, IL 60637 USA
来源：
FAMILY PROCESS | 2009年 / 48卷 / 04期
关键词：
Companion Animals; Pets in Family Systems; Pets in Family Therapy and/or Couple Therapy; Animal-Assisted Family Therapy; Pet Loss/Bereavement; DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; COMPANION; DEATH; CHILDREN; STORIES; WOMEN; DOG;
D O I：
10.1111/j.1545-5300.2009.01297.x
中图分类号：
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号：
040203 ;
摘要：
The vast majority of pet owners regard their companion animals as family members, yet the role of pets in family systems and family therapy has received little attention in research, training, and practice. This article first notes the benefits of family pets and their importance for resilience. It then examines their role in couple and family processes and their involvement in relational dynamics and tensions. Next, it addresses bereavement in the loss of a cherished pet, influences complicating grief, and facilitation of mourning and adaptation. Finally, it explores the ways that clients' pets and the use of therapists' companion animals in animal-assisted therapy can inform and enrich couple and family therapy as valuable resources in healing.
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