ERIC Number: EJ1156428
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Oct
Pages: 11
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Therapy Dogs on Campus: A Counseling Outreach Activity for College Students Preparing for Final Exams
Barker, Sandra B.; Barker, Randolph T.; Schubert, Christine M.
Journal of College Counseling, v20 n3 p278-288 Oct 2017
A university counseling center engaged a therapy dog program for an outreach activity to reduce stress as students prepare for final exams at a large culturally diverse university. This article describes the rationale, planning, and implementation of the activity; presents an evaluation summary; and provides recommendations and implications for counselors interested in using a similar activity. A large and diverse student population attended the activity and gave primarily positive feedback for this low-cost group activity.
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Counseling Techniques, Outreach Programs, College Students, Campuses, Therapy, Stress Management, Exit Examinations, Cultural Pluralism, Program Implementation, Organizational Objectives, Program Development, Student Satisfaction, Change Strategies, Animals
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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