Human-Animal Bonds II: The Role of Pets in Family Systems and Family Therapy
Human-Animal Bonds II: The Role of Pets in Family Systems and Family Therapy
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DOI：
10.1111/j.1545-5300.2009.01297.x
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发表时间：
2009-12-01
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影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
Walsh, Froma
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作者：
Walsh, Froma
绝大多数的宠物主人把他们的伴侣动物视为家庭成员，但宠物在家庭系统和家庭治疗中的作用在研究，培训和实践中很少受到关注。本文首先指出了家庭宠物的好处及其对恢复力的重要性。然后，它研究了他们在夫妇和家庭过程中的作用，以及他们在关系动态和紧张关系中的参与。接下来，它解决了失去心爱宠物的丧亲之痛，影响了悲伤的复杂化，以及哀悼和适应的便利化。最后，它探讨了客户的宠物和治疗师的伴侣动物在动物辅助治疗中的使用可以作为愈合的宝贵资源告知和丰富夫妇和家庭治疗的方式。
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.