Pet In The Therapy Room: An Attachment Perspective on Animal-Assisted Therapy

Zilcha-Mano, Sigal; Mikulincer, Mario; Shaver, Phillip R.

doi:10.1080/14616734.2011.608987

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Pet In The Therapy Room: An Attachment Perspective on Animal-Assisted Therapy

Zilcha-Mano, Sigal, Mikulincer, Mario, Shaver, Phillip R.·2011·Attachment & Human Development

DOI 10.1080/14616734.2011.608987

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John Bowlby's ( 1973, 1980, 1982) attachment theory is one of the most influential theories in personality and developmental psychology and provides insights into adjustment and psychopathology across the lifespan. The theory is also helpful in defining the target of change in psychotherapy, understanding the processes by which change occurs, and conceptualizing cases and planning treatment (Daniel, 2006; Obegi & Berant, 2008; Sable, 2004 ; Wallin, 2007). Here, we propose a model of Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) based on attachment theory and on the unique characteristics of human-pet relationships. The model includes clients' unmet attachment needs, individual differences in attachment insecurity, coping, and responsiveness to therapy. It also suggests ways to foster the development of more adaptive patterns of attachment and healthier modes of relating to others.

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Authors: Zilcha-Mano, S., Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R.
Affiliations: Reichman University (IL)
University of California, Davis (US)
ORCID: Mikulincer, Mario
Shaver, Phillip R.
Venue: Attachment & Human Development
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2011-11
Volume: 13
Issue: 6
Pages: 541-561
ISSN: 1461-6734 (ISSN-L)
1469-2988
DOI: 10.1080/14616734.2011.608987
OpenAlex: W2152707585
Cited by: 161
References: 137
Citations by year: 2026: 11 · 2025: 10 · 2024: 10 · 2023: 9 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 9 · 2019: 14 · 2018: 12 · 2017: 11 · 2016: 16 · 2015: 10 · 2014: 13 · 2013: 2 · 2012: 4
FWCI: 3.78
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Attachment & Human Development (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Genetics › Human-Animal Interaction Studies
Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
Keywords: animal-assisted therapy, attachment theory, human-pet relationship, insecure attachment, coping, therapeutic change, attachment styles
MeSH terms: Adaptation, Psychological, Animals, Human-Animal Bond, Humans, Object Attachment, Psychological Theory, Animal Assisted Therapy

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