Man’s best friend or man’s best therapist? Exploring the barriers to facilitating dog assisted therapy
I am looking for two counsellors with an affinity for dogs. One participant would need to have experience of facilitating dog assisted therapy and the other would not have experience of this.
About the Researcher: Hello! My name is Aislyn, and I am currently studying the MA in Psychotherapeutic Practice: Humanistic at University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Swansea.
About the Research: Despite the growing body of literature to support the efficacy of dog assisted therapy, opportunities for clients to work with dog assisted therapists, who hold a counselling qualification, continue to be limited. I am hoping to identify the barriers that prevent more counsellors offering dog assisted therapy, so that more can be done to navigate these barriers in future.
What to Expect: Initially, you will be asked to complete two multiple-choice surveys using Microsoft Forms. The data provided by these forms will be used to confirm your suitability for this research. Once this has been confirmed, you will be asked to take part in an online semi-structured interview, using Microsoft Teams, which will take up to one hour. This interview will be recorded to allow me to transcribe the interview after the interview has taken place.
This research is for you if:
- You are a qualified UK-based counsellor
- You are registered with a professional body
- You have an affinity for dogs
- One participant would need to have experience of facilitating dog assisted therapy
If you are interested in taking part, please contact me using the email below: