This book responds to the needs that arise at the intersection of people and animals, focusing on human-animal interaction, human-animal studies, the emotional work of caring for animals, and animal-assisted interventions and therapies. Unlike many works that focus primarily on issues at the micro level, such as animal-assisted interventions, this volume is unique in its focus on issues arising at the micro, macro, and mezzo levels, encompassing human-animal issues and interactions at the level of individuals and family, groups, institutions, and communities. Accordingly, this comprehensive guide addresses the need to better prepare practitioners to work in interdisciplinary environments, whether in the context of theory, research, practice, or advocacy. The authorship of the volume reflects the interdisciplinary foundations of veterinary social work, with contributions from social workers, psychologists, veterinarians, physicians, anthropologists, and bioethicists.
The volume is divided into five parts that examine, respectively:- the foundations (history and scope) of veterinary social work (Part I);
- the practice of veterinary social work with individuals, in the context of community programs, and in social work practice (Part II);
- veterinary social work and the veterinary setting, including veterinary well-being and conflict management (Part III);
- veterinary social work education (Part IV); and
- the future of veterinary social work (Part V).
Importantly, the volume addresses not only practice issues in the veterinary, clinical, and community settings, but also examines ethical concerns in the clinical and research contexts and the implications of cultural and societal variations on the practice of veterinary social work.
The Comprehensive Guide to Interdisciplinary Veterinary Social Work is the definitive resource for social workers and psychologists new to practice issues relating to animals, social work and psychology students at the graduate and undergraduate levels, veterinarians and veterinary students, hospital administrators (human hospitals), and veterinary hospital managers.
Author(s): Sana Loue, Pamela Linden
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 369
City: Cham
Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Part I: Foundations of Veterinary Social Work
Chapter 1: Introduction to Veterinary Social Work
Introduction
Veterinary Social Work as a Profession
What Veterinary Social Workers Do
Standards of the Profession
Veterinary Social Worker Training
Competency 1. Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
Competency 2. Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
Competency 3. Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
Competency 4. Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-Informed Practice
Competency 5. Engage in Policy Practice
Competency 6. Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 7. Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 8. Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Competency 9. Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
Future Directions
References
Chapter 2: History of Veterinary Social Work
The Development of the University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work Program
Naming Veterinary Social Work
Practice
Core Values
Contention Around the Term “Veterinary Social Work”
The Four Areas of Veterinary Social Work Practice
Early Days at the UTCVM
The Impact of Students
Expanding Veterinary Social Work’s Reach
Pioneers in the Field
Veterinary Social Work Today
Veterinary Social Work Education
International Association of Veterinary Social Work
Conclusion
References
Part II: The Practice of Veterinary Social Work
Chapter 3: Compassion Fatigue in the Animal Care Community
Introduction
Conceptualizing Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue as Secondary Traumatic Stress and Burnout
Compassion Fatigue as Chronic Empathic Distress
Causes of Compassion Fatigue
Veterinary Practices
Humane Societies, Animal Shelters, Animal Control Services, and Animal Rescues and Rehabilitation Services
Biomedical Research Laboratories
Personal Aspects of the Caregiver
Symptoms and Consequences of Compassion Fatigue
Symptoms
Personal Consequences
Professional Consequences
Organizational Consequences
Mitigating, Transforming, and Treating Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue Awareness
Personal Approaches, Strategies, and Practices
Organizational Approaches, Strategies, and Practices
Summary
References
Chapter 4: The LINK: Violence Toward People and Animals
Introduction
Amalgamated Case
Animal Abuse
Animal Neglect
Animal Sexual Abuse
Connections
Intersection with Child Maltreatment
Intersection with Intimate Partner Violence
Intersection with Elder Abuse/Neglect
Intersection of Bestiality and Family Violence
Ethics and Reporting
Strategies for Assessment and Intervention
Investigation and Police Perspectives
The Victim
The Suspect
A Window into the Family Dynamic
Witnesses
Case Discussion
Conclusion: Moving Forward
References
Chapter 5: Animal-Assisted Interventions and Community Programs
Introduction
Veterinary Social Work: The Foundation of AAI
Ethical Foundations
Therapeutic Collaborator Bill of Rights
Theoretical Foundations of Veterinary Social Work
Attachment Theory
Biophilia Hypothesis
Biopsychosocial Framework
AAI in Practice
Types of Interventions
Diverse Animal Roles
The Animals
AAI Venues and Contexts
Training and Preparation for Veterinary Social Workers and Their Animal Partners
Training Veterinary Social Workers
Training and Preparing Animal Collaborators
Where to Go from Here
Appendix
Further Reading
Web-Based Resources
References
Chapter 6: Animal-Assisted Interventions and Psychotherapy
Introduction
Animal Assisted Psychotherapy
Legal and Ethical Issues
Animal Selection and Welfare
Benefits of Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy
Benefits to Clinicians
Case Examples
Dogs
Small Animals
Large Animals
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7: Veterinary Social Work and the Ethics of Interprofessional Practice
Introduction
Interprofessional Practice and Boundary Spanning
The Challenge of Anthropocentrism for Veterinary Social Work
Red Flags and Ethical Dilemmas in Veterinary Social Work
Conflicts of Interest
Boundaries and Dual Relationships
Confidentiality
Mandated Reporting
Competence
Working with the “Ought Factor” in Practice
Bridging Principles and Process: Ethics Consultation
Moving Forward: Ethical Literacy and Ethical Courage
Parting Thoughts
References
Part III: Veterinary Social Work and the Veterinary Setting
Chapter 8: Veterinary Social Work in Veterinary Hospital Settings
Introduction
A Day in the Life of an In-Hospital VSW Program
Development of a VSW Program
Needs Assessment
Potential VSW Duties
On-Boarding the VSW
Boundary Issues, Dual Relationships, and Developing Rapport
Working with Hospital Administration
Working Alongside the Team
Interns and Staff Support
Confidentiality Concerns
Identifying Mental Health Supports
Summary and Statistics
References
Chapter 9: Conflict Management and Veterinary Social Work
Introduction
Common Ethical Conflicts Veterinarians Face
Conflicts Within Teams
Conflicts Between Clients and Veterinary or Other Animal-Related Professionals
Conflicts Within Client Systems
Conflict Management as Stress Management
Conflict Management Methods
Evaluative Mediation
Facilitative Mediation
Transformative Mediation
Talking Circles
Conflict Management Models
Ethical Considerations in Conflict Management
Case Studies
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Case Study 3
Case Study 4
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Veterinarian Wellbeing and Mental Health
Introduction
Mental Health and Wellbeing Defined
Wellbeing of Veterinarians
Mental Health
Role of Personality
Financial Stress
Burnout
Substance Use
Suicide
Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing of Veterinarians
Summary
References
Chapter 11: Veterinary and Other Animal-Related Practice Management and Veterinary Social Work
Introduction
Who Are Veterinary Social Workers?
Veterinary Medicine and Practice Settings
Roles and Responsibilities in Veterinary Settings
Contemporary Challenges in Veterinary and Other Animal-Related Settings
Veterinary Social Work Service Delivery Models
Establishing the Veterinary Social Work Practice
Applied VSW: Four Areas of Veterinary Social Work
The Link between Human and Animal Violence
Animal-Related Grief and Bereavement
Compassion Fatigue and Conflict Management
Animal-Assisted Interventions
Special Topics in Veterinary Social Work
Financial Barriers to Access to Veterinary Care
Lack of Diversity in Veterinary Medicine
Conclusion
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
References
Part IV: Veterinary Social Work Education
Chapter 12: Veterinary Social Work in Veterinary Colleges
Working with Veterinary Students
Addressing Veterinary Mental Health
Preparing Students for Interprofessional Practice
Modeling Skills
A Strengths-Based Approach
Critical Values
Self-Care: Boundary Setting and Self-Care Techniques
Challenges in Interprofessional Settings
Future of Veterinary Social Work in Veterinary Colleges
References
Chapter 13: Veterinary Social Work Internships in Veterinary Settings
Introduction
Social Work Internship in a Veterinary Practice
Identifying a Companion Animal Veterinary Practice as an Internship Site
Planning the Veterinary Social Work Internship: A Collaborative Process
Social Work Intern Supervision Model
Selecting a Social Work Intern for a Veterinary Social Work Internship with an Off-Site Field Instructor
An Overview of a Veterinary Social Work Internship Experience
Conclusion
Appendix 1: CSWE Competencies and Sample Veterinary Practice-Based Learning Activities
References
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Chapter 14: Ethical and Legal Issues in Veterinary Social Work Research
Introduction
Ethical and Legal Issues in Veterinary Social Work Research with Humans
Respect for Persons
Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Justice
Legal Obligations Associated with Data
Confidentiality and Its Limits
Research Oversight
The US Regulatory Framework and Compliance
Monitoring Mechanisms
Ethical and Legal Obligations in Research with Animal Subjects
Data Ownership, Storage, and Sharing
Authorship and Publication
References
Legal References
Cases
Statutes
U.S. Regulations
Other
Part V: Looking to the Future
Chapter 15: The Current State of Research in Veterinary Social Work
Introduction
Animal-Assisted Interventions
Autism
Older Adults
Trauma
Other Outcomes
Future Directions
Animal-Related Grief and Bereavement
Effects of Animal-Related Bereavement
Risk and Resilience
Tailoring Services in the VSW Practice Setting
Interventions
Future Directions
Compassion Fatigue and Management
Veterinary Practice
Animal Welfare Organizations
Comparisons Across Settings
Interventions
Future Directions
Links Between Animal and Human Maltreatment
Youth-Perpetrated Animal Cruelty
Adult-Perpetrated Animal Cruelty
Future Directions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 16: Veterinary Social Work Across Diverse Cultures
Introduction
Practicing Veterinary Social Work Across Cultures
Attitudinal Differences and Similarities Across Groups and Societies
Implications for Veterinary Social Work and Veterinary Social Workers
Diversity Within the VSW Profession
Implications for Veterinary Social Work and Veterinary Social Workers
Conclusion
References
Index
