332: Exploring Animal Assisted Psychotherapy with Philip Tedeschi

<div>Welcome back to Therapy Chat! If you listened to the past two weeks' episodes about equine-assisted psychotherapy, you might be wondering why and how Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is effective.<br /> <br /> Today's guest will help you understand. Philip Tedeschi is the founder of the Human-Animal Connection program of the School of Social Work at University of Denver. He is the Director Emeritus now, and when this interview took place, he was the founder and Director. Philip's passion for connection with animals really comes through in our conversation. This conversation focuses on connection with animals and nature for a better world. Find inspiration for all of the ways healing can happen by listening to today's episode.</div> <div> <div> <p><strong>Resources</strong><br /> <br /> Thank you to TherapyNotes for sponsoring this week's episode! TherapyNotes makes billing, scheduling, notetaking, and telehealth incredibly easy.  And now, for all you prescribers out there, TherapyNotes is proudly introducing E-prescribe!</p> <p>Find out what more than 100,000 mental health professionals already know, and try TherapyNotes for 2 months, absolutely free. </p> <p>Try it today with no strings attached, and see why everyone is switching to TherapyNotes.  Now featuring E-prescribe. <a href="https://bit.ly/3sMSMEi" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here</a> or use promo code "chat" at <a href="http://www.therapynotes.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.therapynotes.com</a> to receive 2 FREE months of TherapyNotes! </p> <p>This episode is also sponsored by Trauma Therapist Network. Learn about trauma, connect with resources and find a trauma therapist near you at <a href= "http://www.traumatherapistnetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.traumatherapistnetwork.com</a>. We believe that trauma is real, healing is possible and help is available. Visit Trauma Therapist Network today to learn about trauma and find a therapist who can help.</p> <p>Therapists - registration for Trauma Therapist Network membe