Tuesday, August 28, 2012

AniCare Model of Treatment for Animal Abuse



ANICARE TRAININGS

Upcoming AniCare and AniCare Child Trainings

Our next trainings will be:

-San Diego, CA - September 20-21, 2012

-Chicago, IL - September 20-21, 2012 (please see flyer below for details)

-Knoxville, TN (hosted by the Veterinary Social Work Program at the University of Tennessee) - October 5-7, 2012

-Tampa, Florida - December 7, 2012 (hosted at the Family Justice Center)

-Kansas City, MO - February 21-22, 2012

-Knoxville, TN 
(hosted by the Veterinary Social Work Program at the University of Tennessee) - April 9-10, 2013

-Denver, CO - Spring 2013

Please check back soon for more details.

Created in 1999, the AniCare Model of Treatment for Animal Abuse is the first professionally developed psychological intervention program for animal abusers over the age of 17.  A program called AniCare Child is used to treat offenders under age 17.

The AniCare program uses a cognitive-behavioral approach with direct interventions emphasizing the client's need to acknowledge accountability for his or her behavior (much like the approach used with spouse batterers). It involves both assessment and treatment, using exercises that clinicians use to suggest specific interventions for the particular client. It addresses seven major concepts: accountability, respect/freedom, reciprocity, accommodation, empathy, attachment and nurturance.

Animals and Society Institute collaborates with a variety of organizations to offer trainings through the United States.  For more information about a specific training (or if you're interested in bringing a training to your area), please contact us at info@animalsandsociety.org.

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