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2013
Thursday, April 11th
11:15 AM

Abuse and the Role of the Human-Animal Bond

Iman A. Turner

CUMBERLAND ROOM

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

From Trials to Triumph: The Influence of Service Dogs for Children with Autism in the Family and Classroom

Ariane K. Schratter Dr., Maryville College
Kristy B. Niemeyer, Maryville College

LECONTE

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Social Work, Animals, and Language

Cassandra Hanrahan Professor, School of Social Work, Dalhousie University

SUMMIT ROOM

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Three View Dissection of Ethical Dilemmas in Veterinary Care

Elizabeth B. Strand, University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Katherine D. Dobbs, interFace Veterinary HR Systems, LLC

MEDALLION ROOM

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

11:45 AM

CANINES AND CHILDHOOD CANCER: THE EFFECTS OF ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY FOR PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND THERAPY DOGS

Molly Jenkins MSW, American Humane Association
Amy McCullough MA, American Humane Association
Ashleigh Ruehrdanz BA, American Humane Association
Kevin Morris Ph.D., American Humane Association

SUMMIT ROOM

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Connecting Hands, Hearts, Horses and Healing

Kimberly K. Henry, Mane Support

LECONTE

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Death In The Family: Normalizing The Relationship Between Pet Owner And Pet

Cindy C. Wilson, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
F. Ellen Netting, Virginia Commonwealth University

CUMBERLAND ROOM

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

1:30 PM

Animal Hoarding: Co-Morbidity of Animal and Self Neglect

Jane N. Nathanson
Jane Nathanson

SUMMIT ROOM

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Mediation & Collaborative Strategies: Creating a Safe Space for a Difficult Discussion

Debra A. Vey Voda-Hamilton

LECONTE ROOM

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Teaching Empathy and Impulse Control to At-Risk Children and Youth

Lynn Loar

MEDALLION ROOM

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Understanding Zoosexuality: Prevalence, Impact, and Links to Criminal Behavior

Jenny Edwards, Chandler Edwards
Brian A. Kiennan MSSA, LICSW, Swedish Hospital

CUMBERLAND ROOM

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

2:30 PM

Speaking in Whispers: Developing and Using Subtle Communication Skills to Enhance Interactions During Animal-Assisted Mental Health Applications

Maureen MacNamara, University of Denver

LECONTE

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

4:00 PM

"An Irretrievable Loss": The Impact of Animal Loss on Older Lesbian Adults

Jennifer Putney PhD, Simmons College

LECONTE

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Attachment to Caprine Companions: Implications for Social Work Practice

Lee Zasloff

MEDALLION ROOM

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Mental Health and Behavioral Correlates of Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence and Concomitant Animal Abuse

Shelby Elaine McDonald, University of Denver
Samantha Marie Brown, University of Denver
Frank R. Ascione, University of Denver
James Herbert Williams, University of Denver

SUMMIT ROOM

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Mindful Veterinary Practice

Patricia M. Dowling DVM, MSc, Western College of Veterinary Medicine

CUMBERLAND ROOM

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

4:30 PM

An Exploration of Transitioning Registered Handler-Animal Therapy from the Institution to the Community

Analeah Green, Walden University

CUMBERLAND ROOM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Cruelty Intervention Advocacy, a new approach to animal hoarding interventions

Allison Cardona

MEDALLION ROOM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

For Pet’s Sake: Being the animal advocate in animal-assisted interactions

Zenithson Y. Ng, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

LECONTE ROOM

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

5:00 PM

Acknowledging the Horse: Ethical Considerations in Equine-Assisted Therapy

Kelly L. O'Brien, Michigan State University

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Evaluation of the Pet Loss Support Hotline: The Impact of Pet Loss on Pet Owners

Liam Rémillard

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Fostering Positive Youth Development through Caring Connections

Lisa Stetar

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Initial Validation of the Constructs for a Newly Created Pet Attachment Scale

Aki Sato, University of Kansas Main Campus
Todd D. Little, University of Kansas Main Campus

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Sit. Stay. Heal: the Role of Animal-Assisted Therapy in a Cancer Hospital

Laura Walther-Broussard, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Selection and Assessment of Potential Therapy Animal Candidates: Animal Welfare and Ethical Considerations in AAI

Kirby Wycoff

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Utilizing Animal-Assisted Therapy to Treat Children with Mulitple Traumas

Catherine Harm, University of Georgia

CARRIAGE/CRYSTAL ROOM

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM