Publication Note: The article I wrote with Dr. Thomas, which discusses letters that may be requested by airlines, landlords and others appears in the March 2013 issue of the Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice. The site for downloading the article may be reached by clicking here. Dr. J. Lawrence Thomas and I have submitted comments to the Department of Transportation regarding the Draft Technical Assistance Manual. The American Psychiatric Association and Anne Wicklund have also submitted insightful comments. To view comments online go...
Monday, July 23, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
What is a Therapy Dog? Listen to a Poem by Diana Edelman
In April 2010, Diana Edelman, a retired teacher and poet who lived in Woodstock, met Chloe and me at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston, New York. She asked me how she could contact me, and the next day she sent an email with a poem attached. I found it so moving that I asked her if I could find a publisher, to which she agreed. I sent the poem to several dog magazines but none expressed interest. Diana died on December 3, 2011. ...
Monday, July 2, 2012
Army Medical Journal Describes Service and Therapy Dog Programs For Wounded Warriors
Sixteen articles on various canine-related activities that involve wounded soldiers and veterans appear in The United States Army Medical Department Journal for the second quarter of 2012. At least one article might satisfy the rigorous requirements of a refereed journal, but most are interesting and there is a wealth of data to prove that there are people in the military who see the benefits of service and therapy dogs for those wounded in foreign wars. No Opinion Expressed on Army Medical Command Policy Given the policies adopted by Forts...
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